# J.League performance in AFC Champions League Elite

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jleague-performance-in-afc-champions-league-elite
> Updated: 2026-10-14T13:04:24.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) league stage, J.League clubs achieved significant success. Kyoto Sanga F.C. earned its first victory in the competition with a 1-0 win over Thailand’s Ratchaburi FC, decided by a late goal from Tenma Matsuda.

This result contributed to a broader trend where all five participating Japanese clubs secured wins during the October 13 and 14 matches. Vissel Kobe, Kashiwa Reysol, Gamba Osaka, and Kashima Antlers also recorded victories against opponents from South Korea, Thailand, Australia, and Vietnam. Following these matches, Japanese clubs occupied the top three positions in the Eastern Division standings.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: J.League clubs secure five wins in AFC Champions League Elite

Five J.League clubs won their respective AFC Champions League Elite matches in round two, with Japanese teams now occupying the top three spots in the Eastern Division standings.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jleague-clubs-secure-five-wins-in-afc-champions-league-elite

### 2026-10-12: Kyoto Sanga F.C. secures first ACLE victory against Ratchaburi FC

Kyoto Sanga F.C. earned its first AFC Champions League Elite victory, defeating Ratchaburi FC 1-0 thanks to a late 88th-minute goal by Tenma Matsuda.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyoto-sanga-fc-secures-first-acle-victory-against-ratchaburi-fc

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