Machida Eye First Semi-final Berth Against Kobe; Cerezo Seek Comeback Against Urawa [Preview: Levain Cup Quarter-finals Second Leg]

The second legs of all four quarter-final ties in the 2026/27 J.League Yamazaki Biscuits Levain Cup will be played on 15 November.

Machida host Kobe with a 1-0 lead from the first leg, secured by a late winner from Mitchell Duke. With their solid defence, they will aim to protect that advantage and reach the semi-finals for the first time. Kobe, meanwhile, need to draw level and are expected to attack from the outset. Can Erik provide the spark against his former club?

Kashima welcome Yokohama F. Marinos with a 3-2 advantage after coming from two goals down to win the first leg. Yuma Suzuki scored twice to inspire the comeback and will be looking to make another decisive contribution. Yokohama F. Marinos, meanwhile, surrendered a two-goal lead after having a player sent off in the first half. They will be counting on Kaina Tanimura's finishing ability as they seek to turn the tie around.

Cerezo Osaka host Urawa looking to overturn a two-goal deficit after losing the first leg 2-0. Having been caught out late in that match, they will need an attacking response, with Solomon Sakuragawa expected to lead the charge. Urawa will look to deal with Cerezo's attacking approach and extend their lead on the counter-attack. Hiiro Komori, who scored after coming off the bench in the first leg, could again make a decisive contribution.

Kashiwa host Kawasaki Frontale holding a 2-1 lead after scoring twice late on to come from behind in the first leg. With attacking football central to their approach, they are unlikely to sit back and will aim to extend their advantage. Yusuke Segawa, facing his former club, will be hoping to score the goal that sends Kashiwa into the semi-finals. Kawasaki, meanwhile, need to make up a one-goal deficit and are expected to push forward from the outset. The individual quality of wide players Tatsuya Ito and Marcinho could prove key to their comeback hopes.