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Marcello Lippi Guangzhou Evergrande coach Marcello Lippi has been handed a one-match ban for his theatrics in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday.

Zhi Zheng Guangzhou Evergrande travel to Gamba Osaka for Wednesday's return leg with a 2-1 advantage in the AFC Champions League semi-final.

Having lost the title last term, Guangzhou Evergrande took a step towards the AFC Champions League semi-finals by beating Kashiwa Reysol.

Shandong Luneng Chinese Super League strugglers Harbin Yiteng continued their mini-revival on Sunday with a 2-0 win over high-flying Shandong Luneng.

José Paulo Bezerra Maciel Júnior (Paulinho) Barcelona had an initial offer for Paulinho rejected but the midfielder believes they will not give up their pursuit.

Jackson Martínez Valencia Jackson Martinez made just 16 appearances and scored four goals in two years at Guangzhou Evergrande, and has now been released.

Al Ahli Last season's runners-up Al Ahli continue their quest for a first AFC Champions League title when they face Seoul in the quarter-finals.

Western Sydney Wanderers Holders Western Sydney Wanderers are on the brink of elimination from the AFC Champions League following Tuesday's 2-1 home loss to Kashima Antlers.

Guangzhou Jiangsu Sainty will be braced for a Guangzhou Evergrande backlash when they host the Chinese Super League champions on Friday.

Beijing Guoan Beijing Guoan can tighten their grip on second in the Chinese Super League on Wednesday when they visit third-placed Guangzhou R and F.