Esteghlal Beat Al Sadd 3-0 in ACL Elite Opener

Esteghlal defeated Qatar's Al Sadd SC 3-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 opener at Basra International Stadium. The Iranian side secured a commanding victory in the group-stage match, with goals coming from a well-coordinated attacking display. The result gives Esteghlal an early boost in the competition as they aim to progress beyond the group stage.