Persepolis

Shanghai SIPG reached the AFC Champions League semi-finals despite earlier losing their four-goal first-leg lead over Guangzhou Evergrande.

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.

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.

After an impressive group stage campaign, last year's runners-up Al Hilal will meet Persepolis in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League.

Jeonbuk Motors remain in contention to win the AFC Champions League for a second time after progressing from the group stage.

Al Hilal Nasser Al-Shamrani become the leading all-time scorer in the AFC Champions League on his return from suspension as Al Hilal beat Foolad 2-0 to go top of Group C.