Urawa Reds

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.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande can seal a spot in the AFC Champions League knockout stages with a win in South Korea on Tuesday.

Urawa Reds Gamba Osaka closed to within three points of J-League leaders Urawa Reds with a 2-1 win over Tokyo on Sunday.

Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers moved to the top of the J.League on Saturday with a comfortable 3-0 victory at defending champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Kashima Antlers Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Kashima Antlers collide on Saturday as J.League leaders Vissel Kobe face an in-form Diego Forlan with Cerezo Osaka.

Albirex Niigata Yokohama F. Marinos will return to the scene of last season's J.League title collapse when they travel to Kawasaki Frontale on Sunday.

Genki Haraguchi Hertha Berlin have continued their close-season rebuilding with the signing of Japan international Genki Haraguchi from Urawa Red Diamonds.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Defending champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima face a stern test against Sagan Tosu on Tuesday as they seek to get back on track in the J.League.

Kashima Antlers The J-League's two form teams - Kashima Antlers and FC Tokyo - will face vastly different challenges in round 21.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima J.League champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima face an early test of their title credentials when they host Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.