Urawa Red Diamonds
13th in Japanese J.League2025 Fixtures
ESPN's experts react to the 2025 Club World Cup draw with a closer look at the teams, their chances of lifting the title and which players to keep an eye on.
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Manchester City outclassed Urawa Red Diamonds in a 3-0 victory in the King Abdullah Sports City stadium on Tuesday to set up a Club World Cup final showdown against Brazilian side Fluminense.
Substitute Alex Schalk scored a 78th-minute winner as Urawa Red Diamonds beat Leon 1-0 on Friday, to progress to the semi-final of the Club World Cup, where they will meet Manchester City.
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Japanese J1 League Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
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1 | Vissel Kobe | 38 | +25 | 72 |
2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. | 38 | +29 | 68 |
3 | Machida Zelvia | 38 | +20 | 66 |
4 | Gamba Osaka | 38 | +14 | 66 |
5 | Kashima Antlers | 38 | +19 | 65 |
6 | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 38 | 0 | 56 |
7 | FC Tokyo | 38 | +2 | 54 |
8 | Kawasaki Frontale | 38 | +9 | 52 |
9 | Yokohama F. Marin.. | 38 | -1 | 52 |
10 | Cerezo Osaka | 38 | -5 | 52 |
11 | Nagoya Grampus | 38 | -3 | 50 |
12 | Avispa Fukuoka | 38 | -5 | 50 |
13 | Urawa Red Diamond.. | 38 | +4 | 48 |
14 | Kyoto Sanga | 38 | -12 | 47 |
15 | Shonan Bellmare | 38 | -5 | 45 |
16 | Albirex Niigata | 38 | -15 | 42 |
17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 38 | -12 | 41 |
18 | Jubilo Iwata | 38 | -21 | 38 |
19 | Consadole Sapporo | 38 | -23 | 37 |
20 | Sagan Tosu | 38 | -20 | 35 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
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