Persib Bandung aims for their first home victory, Selangor ready to be the obstacle.
Source: AFC
The third matchday of the AFC Champions League (ACL) II group stage heats up this week. Indonesia's representative, Persib Bandung, will host Selangor FC from Malaysia at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium (GBLA), Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 19.15 WIB.
The Bandung Tigers squad approaches this match with high confidence. The team coached by Bojan Hodak remains unbeaten in their first two ACL II matches. They drew with Lion City Sailors and defeated Bangkok United.
These results place Persib comfortably in the Group G standings, while also opening a significant opportunity to reach the knockout phase. However, Hodak reminded his team not to be complacent.
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"We are focused on each match. Selangor might not have any points yet, but they are a team with a great history and high motivation to bounce back," he said.
On the other side, Selangor FC arrives in Bandung determined to reverse their fortunes after suffering two consecutive defeats to Bangkok United and Lion City Sailors.
The duel against Persib could be the moment of resurgence for the Red Giants, especially if they can steal points at GBLA, a stadium notoriously difficult for visiting teams.
A victory over Selangor will be crucial for Persib to maintain their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages, an achievement that would improve on their record compared to last season. The full support of the bobotoh (fans) in the stands is believed to add extra energy for Rezaldi Hehanussa and his teammates.
Besides the heated match in Bandung, the third ACL II matchday also features several other exciting fixtures.
From the Middle East to East Asia, the leading clubs are ready to compete for tickets to the Round of 16.
AFC Champions League (ACL) II Group Stage Third Matchday Schedule
Tuesday 21 October 2925
Ahal vs Sepahan - 20.45 WIB
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Gamba Osaka vs Nam Dinh - 17.00 WIB
Ratchaburi FC vs Eastern - 19.15 WIB
Goa vs Al-Nassr - 20.45 WIB
Istiklol vs Al-Zawraa - 20.45 WIB
Andijan vs Khalidiya - 20.45 WIB
Esteghlal FC vs Al-Wehdat - 23.00 WIB
Al Ahli vs Arkadag - 23.00 WIB
Thursday 23 October 2025
Muharraq vs Al Wasl - 01.15 WIB
Tampines Rovers vs Pohang Steelers - 17.00 WIB
Kaya FC vs BG Pathum United - 17.00 WIB
Tai Po vs Beijing Guoan - 17.00 WIB
Bangkok United vs Lion City Sailors - 19.15 WIB
Persib Bandung vs Selangor - 19.15 WIB
CAHN vs Macarthur - 19.15 WIB
