Al Sadd

Xavi Al Sadd director of football Mohammed Al Ali believes the arrival of Xavi could lead to the club adopting the tiki-taka style of play associated with Barcelona and Spain.

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 Sadd Al Hilal coach Laurentiu Reghecampf has warned against complacency in Tuesday's AFC Champions League quarter-final decider against Al Sadd.

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

Khalfan Ibrahim Attacking midfielder Khalfan Ibrahim was recalled on Tuesday for Qatar's Asian Cup squad but striker Sebastian Soria missed out on selection.

Xavier Hernández Creus Highly-decorated midfielder Xavi is still striving to win trophies at Al-Sadd in the twilight of his career.

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.

Guangzhou AFC Champions League holders Guangzhou Evergrande have been paired with old foes Jeonbuk Motors in the group stage of the 2014 competition.

David Villa David Villa is hoping for a reunion with former Barcelona team-mate Xavi in MLS, when the midfielder's contract expires.