AFC Champions League Elite - Preview: FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) v FC Seoul (KOR)

Machida: FC Machida Zelvia will be out to mark their AFC Champions League Elite™ debut with a win against FC Seoul on Tuesday.

Machida are the 17th Japanese side to feature in the continental tournament while FC Seoul - runners-up in 2013 - will be making their first appearance since 2020.

The Japanese side will head into the tie in decent form with the Japanese league title still within their reach.

FC Seoul, however, are well out of the running in K League 1 and will be hoping for an extended run on the continental stage.

While they are making a return after a long wait, FC Seoul have the proud record of having scored in each of their last 11 AFC Champions League matches; netting on the opening matchday in six of their previous eight participations in the competition.

Machida will be aiming to become on the fourth Japanese side to win their first home game of an AFC Champions League debut campaign and will draw inspiration from the fact that those that did proceeded to the knockout stage.

FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) v FC Seoul (KOR)
Venue: Machida Stadium (Machida)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:00 (UTC+9)

Photo: FC Seoul

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