India, Sept. 15 -- Southeast Asian club football witnesses its biggest rivalry reignited on Tuesday night as Malaysian serial champions Johor Darul Ta'zim host Thai powerhouse Buriram United in their opening fixture of the 2026/27 AFC Champions League Elite. The high-voltage East Zone clash is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, kicking off at 8:15 PM local time (5:45 PM IST) inside a packed Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri, Johor.

With both sides fighting for regional dominance and crucial early points in Asia's revamped 12-team league stage format, the stakes could not be higher. JDT will look to use their sold-out home fortress, relentless pressing, and sharp attacking firepower to settle scores after intense past meet...