Kashima Antlers

Guangzhou Evergrande had to settle for a draw against Kawasaki Frontale after giving up a late spot-kick in the AFC Champions League.

Viktor Kassai became the first official to use the Video Assistant Referees system in the Club World Cup semi-finals.

Luis Suarez Real Madrid's Gareth Bale is just the third player to score at three different Club World Cups, joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Urawa Reds Leaders Urawa Reds host a team that has lost five games in a row as closest challengers Kashima Antlers entertain the J-League's form side.

Sagan Tosu Sagan Tosu climbed to the summit of the J-League with a 1-0 win over Nagoya Grampus after previous leaders Urawa Reds were held.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima fought from behind to beat Kawasaki Frontale 2-1 and maintain their winning start to the J.League season on Saturday.

Western Sydney Wanderers Defending champions Western Sydney Wanderers made a winning start in the AFC Champions League with a 3-1 victory over Kashima Antlers on Wednesday.

Arthur Coimbra Former Brazil international Zico felt Kashima Antlers were too passive in their 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid at the Club World Cup.

Shimizu S-Pulse ​Katsumi Oenoki will hope to begin his Shimizu S-Pulse reign with victory over Tokyo on Saturday.

Seoul Defending champions Western Sydney Wanderers were denied a much-needed victory in the AFC Champions League on Tuesday as Seoul snatched a late 1-1 draw.