Kashima Antlers

Albirex Niigata With second facing third in the J.League this weekend, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are able to extend their lead at the top against Albirex Niigata.

Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka's superb J-League run continued as Lins' last-gasp winner earned a 3-2 victory at fellow title challengers Kashima Antlers.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande maintained their perfect record in this season's AFC Champions League with a 4-3 win over Kashima Antlers.

Urawa Reds J-League leaders Urawa Reds will look to consolidate their position at the summit with victory at mid-table Albirex Niigata on Tuesday.

Copa Libertadores winners River Plate capped a wonderful 2018 by hammering Kashima Antlers to claim third place in the Club World Cup.

Paulinho kept Guangzhou Evergrande in the hunt to regain the AFC Champions League title as Kawasaki Frontale and Al Hilal won impressively.

Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama F Marinos moved within one win of securing the J.League title with a 1-0 victory at already-relegated Jubilo Iwata on Saturday.

Kashima Antlers secured top spot in Group E, meaning Guangzhou Evergrande await in the AFC Champions League last 16.

Takuya Marutani J.League leaders Sanfrecce Hiroshima host second-place Omiya Ardija on Wednesday, one game after replacing them at the top of the table.