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Cerezo Osaka Former Germany international Cacau could make his Cerezo Osaka debut away to Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.

Cerezo Osaka J-League leaders Urawa Reds and Kawasaki Frontale face differing challenges as a high-stakes Osaka derby unfolds this weekend.

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Melbourne Victory AFC Champions League title-holders Guangzhou Evergrande will begin their defence of the continental competition against Melbourne Victory.

Vegalta Sendai Sanfrecce Hiroshima moved three points clear at the top of the J-League thanks to a hat-trick from Naoki Ishihara against Omiya Ardija.

Yokohama F Marinos Sanfrecce Hiroshima regained top spot in the J.League after rivals Yokohama F. Marinos were beaten 2-1 by Kashima Antlers away from home.

Urawa Reds Urawa Reds moved four points clear at the top of the J-League with a 4-1 victory over Shimizu S-Pulse on Saturday.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima clinched the J.League title on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Kashima Antlers at the Kashima Soccer Stadium.

Tokushima Vortis The bottom two in J-League clash on Sunday as Tokushima Vortis aim to clinch only their second win of the season against Omiya Ardija.

Guangzhou Reigning champions Guangzhou Evergrande qualified for the last 16 of the AFC Champions League with a 2-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos.