Abu Dhabi, UAE – Monday, February 9, 2026, will witness a number of important and strong matches in various competitions around the world, most notably the AFC Champions League Elite matches.
All eyes are on the Asian Championship competitions, with several crucial and decisive matches taking place in the qualifying race, as part of the seventh round of competitions.
Shabab Al Ahli is scheduled to meet Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia in a crucial match for the Dubai Knights to secure qualification for the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League.
Sharjah will also face Qatar’s Al-Duhail in one of the fiery matches, in which both teams will seek to secure qualification for the round of 16.
In another match, Al Wahda will meet Al Ahli Saudi, in a match that is a formality for both teams, after they both secured qualification to the round of 16.
On the European stage, Italian stadiums will witness some exciting matches, with Atalanta facing a tough test against Cremonese, a match in which the home side aims to continue putting pressure on the leading teams. Meanwhile, Roma will enter their match against Cagliari looking to return to winning ways and strengthen their chances of competing for European qualification.
In the Spanish League, Villarreal will meet Espanyol, as part of the 23rd round of the La Liga competition.
Today’s most important match schedules and broadcast channels
Spanish League
Villarreal vs Espanyol: 12:00 AM Abu Dhabi time, 11:00 PM Saudi time, via beIN Sports 3 HD.
Italian League
Atalanta vs Cremonese: 9:30 PM Abu Dhabi time, 8:30 PM Saudi time, via the Starz Play app.
Roma vs Cagliari: 11:45 PM Abu Dhabi time, 10:45 PM Saudi time, via the Starz Play app.
AFC Champions League Elite
Al Wahda vs Al Ahli Jeddah: 5:45 PM Abu Dhabi time, 4:45 PM Saudi time, via beIN Sports 1 HD.
Al-Duhail vs. Al-Sharjah: 8:00 PM Abu Dhabi time, 7:00 PM Saudi time, via beIN Sports 1 HD.
Shabab Al Ahli vs Al Hilal: 8:00 PM Abu Dhabi time, 7:00 PM Saudi time, via beIN Sports 2 HD.
