Knockout Qualification
Al Ittihad delivered a dominant 7-0 victory over Qatar's Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday, clinching their place in the knockout rounds. Algerian midfielder Houssem Aouar starred with a hat-trick in the one-sided match held in Jeddah. The result propelled the Saudi Pro League champions to 12 points and fifth in the standings.
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With one day of group play remaining, the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers have clinched spots in the NBA Cup knockout round. Six spots are still available, including wild cards, as 16 teams face elimination. Friday's games will decide the final qualifiers for the quarterfinals on December 9-10.