Al Ittihad

Filipe Kasmirski Filipe Luis is set to take part in Atletico Madrid's friendly against Al-Ittihad after returning to training from a hamstring injury.

Al Ain Al Ahli began the defence of their title with a 1-0 win at Al Sharjah in the Arabian Gulf League.

Al Ain Arabian Gulf League leaders Al Ain consolidated their place four points clear at the summit in emphatic fashion on Sunday as they thrashed hosts Emirates 5-1.

Al Jazira Esteghlal kept their AFC Champions League hopes alive with a surprise 1-0 win over Al Jazira, who missed a chance to qualify from Group A.

Guangzhou AFC Champions League holders Guangzhou Evergrande have been paired with old foes Jeonbuk Motors in the group stage of the 2014 competition.

Al Wahda Hussain Fadhel netted an equaliser one minute from time as Al Wahda stayed top of the Arabian Gulf League with a 1-1 draw against Al Jazira.

Bunyodkor Bunyodkor may fail to advance from the AFC Champions League group stages for the first time, while Al Fateh look for their first goal.

Al Wahda Al Wahda saw their lead at the top of the Arabian Gulf League cut following Thursday's enthralling 3-3 draw with Ajman.

Al Shabab Carlos Villanueva struck an 85th-minute winner as Al Shabab remained in touch with the Arabian Gulf Leaders by winning 2-1 at Al Dhafra.

Slaven Bilić Slaven Bilic has secured his first managerial position since leaving West Ham, agreeing a three-year deal with Al-Ittihad.