Gamba Osaka

Japan Japan coach Javier Aguirre recalled veterans Makoto Hasebe, Yasuhito Endo and Yasuyuki Konno to his squad on Wednesday.

Cerezo Osaka Former Germany international Cacau could make his Cerezo Osaka debut away to Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.

Bowen Huang Gamba Osaka striker Takashi Usami has backed his team to fight Guangzhou Evergrande until the end in the AFC Champions League semi-finals.

Cerezo Osaka J-League leaders Urawa Reds and Kawasaki Frontale face differing challenges as a high-stakes Osaka derby unfolds this weekend.

Urawa Reds Urawa Reds moved four points clear at the top of the J-League with a 4-1 victory over Shimizu S-Pulse on Saturday.

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

Brazilian striker Lima was Al Ahli's match-winner in their AFC Champions League quarter-final at Naft Tehran on Wednesday.

Elkeson netted twice to help Shanghai SIPG beat Gamba Osaka 2-1 in the AFC Champions League on a day when Jiangsu Suning dropped points.

Tokushima Vortis The bottom two in J-League clash on Sunday as Tokushima Vortis aim to clinch only their second win of the season against Omiya Ardija.

Naft Tehran continued their remarkable debut campaign in the AFC Champions League by making the quarter finals at the expense of Al Ahli.