Al Hilal

Al Ain took a big step toward the knockout stages in Group C, while Al Hilal became the first team to book their ticket for the next round.

Al Ahli and Al Rayyan got their AFC Champions League off to a fine start with a win on matchday one.

Omar Khribin Abdullah Ateef was sent off for Al Hilal but the hosts still ran out handsome winners to close in on a place in the final.

Omar Kharbin followed up his first-leg hat-trick with two more goals to set up a final against either Urawa Red Diamonds or Shanghai SIPG.

There is still all to play for in the AFC Champions League final after Saturday's 1-1 draw in Riyadh.

Jeonbuk Motors head home to South Korea with a priceless away goal, while Al Nasr were far too good for Tractor Sazi.

Elkeson netted twice to help Shanghai SIPG beat Gamba Osaka 2-1 in the AFC Champions League on a day when Jiangsu Suning dropped points.

Jackson Martinez could not find a way through on his debut as Guangzhou Evergrande were held to a 0-0 draw by Pohang Steelers.

Western Sydney Wanderers Western Sydney Wanderers want to improve the A-League's standing in Asia even more as they look to defend their AFC Champions League title.

Al Ain Al Ain are set to be a much more dangerous proposition when they travel to Naft Tehran on Tuesday than they were against Al Shabab on matchday one.