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Melbourne Victory AFC Champions League title-holders Guangzhou Evergrande will begin their defence of the continental competition against Melbourne Victory.

Buriram United, Zob Ahan and Al Duhail all claimed the upper hand in their attempts to reach the AFC Champions League quarter-finals.

Guangzhou Evergrande hit Eastern for six in the AFC Champions League, thanks to a big contribution from Paulinho.

Al-Ahli and Al Ain were the victors in Monday's AFC Champions League last-16 action.

Esteghlal, Esteghlal Khouzestan and Lokomotiv were the Monday victors in the AFC Champions League group stages.

Salem Al Dawsari Guangzhou Evergrande qualified for the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League after Paulinho's away goal, while Persepolis progressed.

Hashem Beikzadeh Iran remain hopeful over the fitness of Hashem Beikzadeh after the defender picked up a heel injury in a friendly with Montenegro on Monday.

Al Ain Asamoah Gyan's brace helped Al Ain to a 3-1 win over Tractor Sazi to send them to the top of Group C in the AFC Champions League.

Givanildo Vieira de Souza Shanghai SIPG had no problems continuing their winning start to AFC Champions League Group F, beating Melbourne Victory 4-1 on Tuesday.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande face a potentially tricky trip to Yokohama F Marinos in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday.