Al Sadd

Xavier Hernández Creus Xavi has continued his strong start to life in Qatar, scoring his first goal for Al-Sadd in a draw with Umm Salal.

Guangzhou Reigning champions Guangzhou Evergrande qualified for the last 16 of the AFC Champions League with a 2-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos.

Pep Guardiola Xavi has revealed he rejected a move to Bayern Munich when he was in his prime because of Pep Guardiola.

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.

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.

Guizhou Renhe Yang Hao's late equaliser ended Ulsan Hyundai's 11-match AFC Champions League winning run and helped Guizhou Renhe to their first point.

Xavier Hernández Creus Al Sadd will be able to count upon Xavi until 2018 after the iconic midfielder agreed an extension to his contract.

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.

Al Sadd

Xavi Barcelona's Xavi has played down suggestions that he is on track to announce a contract with Qatar Stars League club Al Sadd, insisting his trip to West Asia was "just a visit".