Al Gharafa will face Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan in the seventh round (West Zone) of 2024-2025 season AFC Champions League Elite at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium of Al Gharafa club on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The kick-off is at 7pm.

Al Gharafa seek to win and advance in the standings, but Pakhtakor will be strong opponents for The Cheetahs.

The match is of great importance to Al Gharafa, who are currently in 10th place in the group with four points from a solitary win against Al Ain of the UAE gained at the Al Bayt Stadium, and a draw with Persepolis of Iran.

Al Gharafa have lost to Esteghlal of Iran in the opening round, Al Wasl of the UAE in the third round, Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia in the fifth round and Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia in the sixth round.

On the other hand, Pakhtakor are in ninth place with four points and ahead on goal difference from Al Gharafa, after drawing four matches and losing two. Pakhator are yet to notch a win.

The match will be an opportunity for Al Gharafa to improve their position in the league table and their single aim would be to achieve victory and collect the three points in a bid to qualify for the next round.

It may be noted that the top eight clubs from each group qualify for the Round of 16 ahead of the knockouts that will be held in a group system starting from the quarterfinals.