Urawa Reds

Urawa Red Diamonds secured their second AFC Champions League title as a 1-0 win over Al-Hilal completed a 2-1 aggregate success.

Kashima Antlers secured top spot in Group E, meaning Guangzhou Evergrande await in the AFC Champions League last 16.

Mario Götze Borussia Dortmund's friendly win over Urawa Reds marked a return to action for Mario Gotze.

Mario Götze Borussia Dortmund coach Peter Bosz is keen to protect Mario Gotze as he makes his return from an extended period on the sidelines.

Shanghai SIPG could only manage a 1-1 home draw in the first leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final against Urawa Red Diamonds.

Givanildo Vieira de Souza Urawa Red Diamonds, Shanghai SIPG and Kashima Antlers won their AFC Champions League group stage openers on Tuesday.

A whopping 38 goals were scored across eight AFC Champions League ties on a thrilling day of group-stage action.

Jiangsu Suning, Western Sydney Wanderers and Shanghai SIPG were Wednesday's winners in the AFC Champions League.

Urawa Red Diamonds won the Club World Cup fifth-place play-off 3-2 against Wydad Casablanca, largely down to a Mauricio brace.

A showdown with Al Hilal awaits Urawa Reds after their 2-1 aggregate victory over Shanghai SIPG in the AFC Champions League semi-finals.