AFC Champions League

Despite having not won their groups, three teams in the AFC Champions League East Zone are already through to the last-16 -- but how?

If they lose, they can still finish second but -- like Jeonnam Dragons -- a four-point haul in the second-placed team rankings will not be enough. This will leave all teams level on 11 points and will draw on the next tie-breaker of goal difference. Also similarly to JDT, they could lose and still finish second but that four-point haul will see them eliminated. If they finish second, they will only have five points in the runners-up rankings. 2nd -- Urawa Red Diamonds: Already through but will finish top if they beat Shandong and Daegu do not win. 1st -- Daegu: Will only guarantee progress with a win against Lion City Sailors. If they draw, they must rely on an unlikely Urawa defeat to Shandong Taishan to still finish top.