J.League clubs secure five wins in AFC Champions League Elite

All five J.League clubs participating in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) secured victories during the second round of the league stage held on October 13 and 14.

Vissel Kobe defeated South Korean champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 2-0, while Kashiwa Reysol achieved a dominant 5-1 win against Thailand's Port FC. Other winning Japanese sides included Gamba Osaka, who beat Australia's Newcastle Jets 3-1, Kyoto Sanga F.C., who won 1-0 against Ratchaburi FC, and Kashima Antlers, who secured a 1-0 victory over Vietnam's Cong An Hanoi.

Following these results, Japanese clubs occupy the top three positions in the Eastern Division standings, with Kashima Antlers in first, followed by Gamba Osaka and Vissel Kobe. The strength of the J.League has drawn significant attention from regional fans, including observers in China who noted the high level of competition compared to other participating nations.