<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The draw for the round of 16 of the 2024 AFC Champions League, which was held today, Thursday, revealed three strong Arab confrontations. The draw ceremony was held in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, in the presence of representatives of the teams that qualified after the end of the group stage.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">West Asia clashes</span></h2><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Al-Taawoun of Saudi Arabia vs. Al-Wakrah of Qatar In an exciting Arab confrontation, Al-Taawoun of Saudi Arabia, the leader of Group Two, meets Al-Wakrah of Qatar, the runner-up of Group One.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sharjah of the UAE vs. Al-Hussein Irbid of Jordan Sharjah of the UAE, who topped Group 3, will face Al-Hussein Irbid of Jordan, runner-up of Group 4, in an anticipated match.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Shabab Al Ahli of the Emirates vs. Al Wehdat of Jordan Shabab Al Ahli of the Emirates, the leaders of Group 4, will meet Al Wehdat of Jordan, the runner-up of Group 3, in another exciting Arab match.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Al-Khaldiya of Bahrain vs. Tractor of Iran Al-Khaldiya of Bahrain, runner-up of Group Two, will clash with its competitor, Tractor of Iran, leader of Group One.</li></ul><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">East Asia Clashes</span></h2><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Hiroshima FC of Japan vs Nam Dinh of Vietnam Sanfrecce Hiroshima of Japan, the leaders of Group 5, face their rivals Nam Dinh of Vietnam, who finished second in Group 7.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Singapore's Lion City Sailors vs. Thailand's Muangthong United Singapore's Lion City Sailors top Group 6 and will face Thailand's Muangthong United, runners-up in Group 8.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Bangkok United of Thailand vs Sydney FC of Australia Bangkok United of Thailand, the leaders of Group 7, will face off against Sydney FC of Australia, the runners-up of Group 5.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> South Korea's Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors vs. Thailand's Port Two-time defending champions South Korea's Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors meet Group F runners-up Thailand's Port.</li></ul><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Round of 16 matches schedule</span></h2><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The first leg will be held between February 11 and 13.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The second leg will be played between 18 and 20 February.</li></ul><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Final rounds</span></h3><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Quarter-finals: March 2024.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Semi-finals: April 2024.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Final: Single leg on 17 May 2024.</li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br><br></p>