Al Sadd

Al Hilal Salman Al Faraj's solitary strike was enough for Al Hilal to take a 1-0 lead in the AFC Champions League last-eight tie with Al Sadd.

Xavier Hernández Creus Gabi was persuaded to move to Al Sadd by a phone call from Xavi, and he wants to continue to play alongside the Spain great.

Mauricio Molina Uribe Western Sydney Wanderers went out of the AFC Champions League when a last-gasp Seoul goal put them through to the last 16.

Xavier Hernández Creus Former Barcelona star Xavi says Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti would be a great signing for Luis Enrique's side.

Xavier Hernández Creus Former Barcelona star Xavi supports the club's reported interest in Adrien Rabiot, although he is wary of putting too much faith in rumours.

Xavi Al Sadd director of football Mohammed Al Ali believes the arrival of Xavi could lead to the club adopting the tiki-taka style of play associated with Barcelona and Spain.

Persepolis and Esteghlal secured progress as group winners, but Al Ain were the stars of the day with their 4-1 win at Al Rayyan.

Al Sadd Al Hilal coach Laurentiu Reghecampf has warned against complacency in Tuesday's AFC Champions League quarter-final decider against Al Sadd.

Al Hilal will need to come from behind in their tie with Persepolis in order to maintain hopes of winning the AFC Champions League.