Melbourne City has once again etched its name into the history books, becoming the first Australian club to qualify both its Men’s and Women’s teams for Asian Champions League football in the same season.
It’s a milestone moment and huge achievement for the Club, with both sides set to represent the country on Asia’s biggest stage next season.
City’s A-League Women’s team booked their spot in next season’s AFC Women’s Champions League competition by claiming the 2024/25 Premiers Plate in stunning fashion.
The team went through the entire regular season undefeated and will compete in this season’s Champions League Semi-Final later this month, with their place in next season’s tournament already secured.
On the Men’s side, City booked their ticket to the AFC Champions League Elite with a crucial 5-1 win over Sydney FC in their final regular season fixture.
That result secured second place on the ladder and guaranteed qualification, capping off a strong campaign where the team was faced with a number of injuries to key players.
The dual qualification marks the first time an Australian club has achieved such a feat and is a reflection of the shared quality across both squads.
With Champions League football now secured for next season, both teams will be focused on ending the 2024/25 A-Leagues campaign strongly with their upcoming Semi-Finals.
