Pakhtakor and Al Qadisiyah Released Starting Lineups
The clubs confirmed their rosters for the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Soccer
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Pakhtakor and Al Qadisiyah officially announced their starting lineups for the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite tournament. Both sides finalized their team rosters ahead of the upcoming match.
Why it matters
Releasing team lineups is a standard procedure that allows coaches and fans to prepare for the tactical matchups in the AFC Champions League Elite. It provides the final confirmation of which players are set to start the second round of play.
Al Qadisiyah confirmed a full 11-player starting lineup, while Pakhtakor announced 10 players in their starting roster for the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite.
The players
Pakhtakor
This is a professional football club based in Tashkent that competes in the AFC Champions League Elite.
Al Qadisiyah
This is a professional football club participating in the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite.
The details
The Pakhtakor lineup features Vladimir Nazarov, Murtazo Puraliganji, Hojiakbar Alijonov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Bashar Resan, Abdurauf Bo'riev, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Flamarion, Muhammadrasul Abdumajidov, and Stefan Chinedu. Al Qadisiyah will start with Koen Casteels, Jehad Thikri, Julian Weigl, Nahitan Nández, Musab Al-Juwayr, Tijjani Reijnders, Gaston, Christopher Baah, Ali Diabate, Mateo Retegui, and Julián Quiñones.
Timeline
October 12, 2026: The starting lineups for the match were announced.
Season Trajectory
These lineup confirmations mark a critical step in the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite. The roster choices directly impact the tactical positioning and competitive balance between Pakhtakor and Al Qadisiyah as they vie for advancement.
The confirmed lineups lock in the tactical rotations for both squads heading into the match. Fantasy managers and analysts can now adjust their expectations based on the specific personnel starting for Pakhtakor and Al Qadisiyah.
The takeaway
The official disclosure of lineups ensures that all teams are prepared for the tactical intensity of the second round. Spectators can now anticipate the specific player matchups and strategies that will define the upcoming game.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Championat.
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