AFC Champions League Elite - Preview - MD5: Gwangju FC (KOR) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Gwangju: Gwangju FC will target a return to winning ways when they welcome Shanghai Shenhua FC for their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 clash on Wednesday..

The Korea Republic side's perfect start to their debut continental campaign was ended by a 2-0 defeat to Japan's Vissel Kobe on Matchday Four, with the Japanese team taking top spot at the expense of Gwangju.

While the loss to Vissel Kobe would have had a sobering effect on Gwangju, their knockout stage hopes remain very much in their own hands.

Victory against Shanghai Shenhua, however, is a must if they are to keep their noses in front in the race for a spot in the Round of 16.

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A win for Shenhua will see them drawing level with Gwangju on nine points and the China PR side will be up for the task.

Having had to settle for a late 2-2 draw against Central Coast Mariners three weeks ago, Shenhua will be boosted by the fact that they ended a seven-game winless run against opponents from Korea Republic by defeating Pohang Steelers 4-1 earlier this season.

Gwangju FC (KOR) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Venue: Gwangju World Cup Stadium (Gwangju)

Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+9)

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