Gamba Osaka

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima can return to the J.League summit if they continue to recover from last month's mini-wobble on Saturday.

Western Sydney Wanderers Western Sydney Wanderers want to improve the A-League's standing in Asia even more as they look to defend their AFC Champions League title.

Albirex Niigata Yokohama F. Marinos will return to the scene of last season's J.League title collapse when they travel to Kawasaki Frontale on Sunday.

Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao recorded a scoreless draw with Gamba Osaka to book their ticket for the AFC Champions League final.

Kashiwa Reysol Kashiwa Reysol reached the last 16 of the AFC Champions League with victory over Jeonbuk Motors, despite Lee Dong-gook's best efforts.

Tokushima Vortis Tokushima Vortis finally recorded their first points of the J-League season as they beat Ventforet Kofu 1-0 on Tuesday.

Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka kept city rivals Cerezo in the relegation mire with a 2-0 derby win at the Expo '70 Commemorative Stadium on Saturday.

Ventforet Kofu Ventforet Kofu will attempt to make a swift escape from the relegation zone when they welcome Cerezo Osaka in the J-League on Wednesday.

Albirex Niigata Vissel Kobe came from behind twice to win 3-2 at Kashima Antlers and move top of the J.League.

Mihailo Petrović Urawa Reds coach Mihailo Petrovic is glad the J-League's extended break has come at a crucial point in his side's season.