# Persib Bandung ACL Two playoff preparations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/persib-bandung-acl-two-playoff-preparations > Updated: 2026-08-24T13:19:34.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. Persib Bandung is preparing for an AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) playoff match against Manila Digger, scheduled for August 31, 2026, at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium. The match will determine the final spot for an Indonesian representative in the competition’s main phase. Due to AFC disciplinary sanctions resulting from a previous incident where supporters entered the pitch during a match against Ratchaburi FC, the game must be played behind closed doors without spectators. Coach Igor Tolic has highlighted challenges regarding a condensed schedule, noting the team has played seven matches in the last 24 days, which has limited time for tactical improvements. While the squad manages various injuries, Brazilian midfielder Berguinho has returned to training following an ankle injury, though Japanese midfielder Gakuto Notsuda remains uncertain for the match. Striker Ramon Tanque, who noted a previous 2-1 victory over Manila Digger, cautioned the squad against complacency. Tanque has since clarified that his absence from the final 32-man squad is due to an ongoing process to loan him to another club to manage foreign player quotas. In addition to match preparations, the club has officially launched its new 2026/2027 season jersey, which features Kelme’s ‘K-Loomax’ technology. The club has also introduced a 32-player squad for the upcoming season, which includes 12 foreign players and Indonesian national team members Sandy Walsh and Ragnar Oratmangoen. New signings include Gabriel Mutombo, Gakuto Notsuda, Balsa Sekulic, Luka Menalo, Mariano Peralta, and Danijel Loncar. Persib aims to defend its Super League title while competing in multiple tournaments, including the ASEAN Club Championship and ACL Two. The club is specifically targeting a historic fourth consecutive Super League title for the 2026/27 season. Midfielder Beckham Putra expressed confidence following a training camp in Bali, though he noted the importance of supporter discipline. ## Claims - The government is not implementing any blockades against protesters traveling to Jakarta. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Security forces are monitoring the movements of potential rioters to prevent disruption of the demonstrations. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Indonesian National Police (Polda Metro Jaya) and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (Kodam Jaya) are deployed to escort protesters. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, stated that the parliament is prepared to receive public aspirations. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Persib Bandung unveils squad and targets fourth consecutive title Indonesian football clubs, led by Persib Bandung, prepare for the 2026/27 season with squad launches and AFC Champions League Two playoff preparations against Manila Digger. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-to-face-manila-digger-in-closed-door-acl-2-play-off ### 2026-08-22: Persib Bandung prepares for ACL Two playoff against Manila Digger Persib Bandung prepares for an ACL Two playoff against Manila Digger on August 31, 2026. Despite injury concerns and a stadium ban on spectators, the team remains optimistic about securing a group stage spot. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-prepares-for-acl-2-play-off-against-manila-digger --- Cite as: Persib Bandung ACL Two playoff preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/persib-bandung-acl-two-playoff-preparations