Due to their AFC Champions League commitments , they were given a bye past the J. League Cup group stage and entered in the quarter - finals .
Later on in the season , Gamba entered the 2016 J. League Cup and 2016 Emperor 's Cup .
Due to Gamba 's AFC Champions League commitments , Gamba were given a bye past J. League Cup     Cup group stage and entered in the quarter - finals .
Later on in the season , Gamba entered the 2016 J. League Cup and 2016 Emperor 's Cup .