Urawa Red Diamonds secure semi-final spot against Manchester City

Dutch forward Alex Schalk secured the victory for the Asian champions, scoring five minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute.

Leon’s captain, William Tesillo, received a second yellow card late in the game for the Mexican side, who lost momentum after a promising start.

Japan’s Urawa will face European champions Manchester City on Tuesday.

Later on Friday, Al Ahly and Al-Ittihad will compete for the opportunity to face Brazil’s Fluminense in the other semi-final on Monday.