
Domestic Leagues
Al Duhail SC returned to winning ways to stay ahead in the Qatar Stars League while matches were also played in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the past week's domestic action unfolded across West Asia.
Saudi Arabia: Al Hilal remain perfect
Al Hilal SFC's bid for a 20th Saudi Pro League title continues serenely with the four-time Asian champions defeating Al Feiha 3-0 to maintain a three-point lead at the top.
Marcus Leonardo (5th), Salem Al Dawsari (65th) and Mohammed Al Qahtani netted as Al Hilal made it seven wins out of seven.
Al Ittihad stayed three points behind after a 3-1 defeat of Al Qadisiyah with Al Nassr a point adrift in third after edging Al Shabab, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the winner from the penalty spot in the seventh minute of time added on at the end of the second half.
Qatar: Al Duhail back on winning trail
Al Duhail bounced back from their 2-1 defeat to Al Shahania two weeks ago to beat Al Ahli 1-0, with Michael Olunga scoring the only goal of the game in the 42nd minute.
The victory took Al Duhail to 18 points from seven matches, four ahead of Al Ahli sho suffered their first defeat of the season.
Defending champions Al Sadd SC are third on 12 points following a 4-2 win over Al Shahania.
Bahrain: Muharraq take charge
Muharraq played stunning football to defeat Bahrain 7-2 on Sunday in the Bahraini Premier League.
In the only match played over the week, the thumping win took Muharraq to the top on seven points, one ahead of defending champions Al Khaldiya and Sitra, who both have a match in hand.
Jordan: Three-way tie at the top
Al Ramtha, Al Ahli and Al Hussein are tied on 16 points as the Jordanian Pro League title race looks set to be a thriller.
Al Ramtha edged Ma'an 1-0 to lead the standings on goal difference with Al Ahli keeping pace with a 3-1 defeat of Shabab Al Aqaba.
Al Hussein beat Al Faisaly 1-0 in a difficult tie, with the defending champions having a game in hand over Al Ramtha and Al Ahli.
Kuwait: Kuwait SC stay ahead
Kuwait SC edged Al Salmiya 4-3 on Saturday to stay three points clear at the top of the Kuwait Premier League.
The win moved defending champions Kuwait SC to 21 points from seven matches with Al Arabi keeping pace after a 2-0 defeat of Al Yarmouk on Sunday.
Oman: Al Seeb, Al Nahda continue fine run
Al Seeb and Al Nahda registered their seventh consecutive victories to stay top of the Oman Pro League.
Defending Al Seeb, who defeated Sohar 3-1, lead the standings on goal difference.
Al Nahda stayed alongside Al Seeb in the title race with a 2-0 win over Saham while Oman Club, who played to a 2-2 draw with Al Khaburah, are third on 17 points.