During the 2007 season, Urawa Red Diamonds competed in the J. League 1, the top tier of Japanese football, in which they finished as runners-up. The club also competed in two domestic cup competitions, the Emperor's Cup and the J. League Cup, being eliminated in the fourth round of the former, and at the quarter-final stage in the latter competition. The club also competed in the 2007 Japanese Super Cup but lost 4–0 to Gamba Osaka.
In addition to domestic competitions, Urawa competed in the AFC Champions League, winning the competition for the first time, and subsequently took part in the FIFA Club World Cup, in which they finished 3rd.
Updated to match(es) played on December 1, 2007. Source: J. League Division 1 Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (C) Champions Notes:
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