AFC Champions League

Al Hilal Al Hilal booked their place in the AFC Champions League final on Tuesday, despite losing 2-1 to Al Ain in their second-leg clash.

Guangzhou Marcello Lippi criticised his Guangzhou Evergrande side on Tuesday, despite securing their place in the AFC Champions League quarter-finals.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande are favourites to add the AFC Champions League title to their Chinese Super League crown when they host Seoul.

Lekhwiya Qatari Stars League leaders Lekhwiya were among the sides to book their place in the AFC Champions League group stage on Saturday.

Seoul Last year's AFC Champions League finalists FC Seoul scored in each half to hand the Central Coast Mariners their fifth straight defeat in all competitions.

After the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ruled Wanderley ineligible, Al Nasr planned an appeal.

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors cruised to a 4-1 victory over Seoul in the first leg of their AFC Champions League semi-final.

Atsuto Uchida Kashima Antlers came from 2-0 down to secure a 3-2 victory over Suwon Bluewings and seize the advantage in the AFC Champions League semis.

Having denied any interest in Andres Iniesta earlier this week, Tianjin Quanjian defeated Jeonbuk Motors 4-2 in the AFC Champions League.

Seoul and Shandong Luneng edged through to the AFC Champions League quarter-finals in dramatic fashion, as El Jaish and Al Ain joined them.