Persepolis

Tony Popovic Western Sydney Wanderers are on the brink of elimination but the Australians still have a chance of defending their crown.

Xavier Hernández Creus Oscar and Hulk are set to feature in the AFC Champions League's last 16 after Shanghai SIPG confirmed their progression from Group F.

Omar Khribin Abdullah Ateef was sent off for Al Hilal but the hosts still ran out handsome winners to close in on a place in the final.

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

Jeonbuk Motors remain in contention to win the AFC Champions League for a second time after progressing from the group stage.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande can seal a spot in the AFC Champions League knockout stages with a win in South Korea on Tuesday.

A late goal from Lekhwiya's Ismaeel Mohammad ended Al Sadd's hopes of a third AFC Champions League title.

Tianjin Quanjian were no match for Kashima Antlers, whose 3-0 win sealed a 5-0 aggregate victory and an AFC Champions League last-four spot.