AFC Champions League Elite
Both sides have endured tough seasons on the continental stage and will be desperate to kick off their respective challenges with victory.
Beijing will have the psychological advantage of having been undefeated in their last two meetings with Korea Republic's Steelers, winning one and drawing the other.
The China PR side have, however, lost each of their last three games against opponents from Korea Republic, failing to score in each of them, and are on a five-match losing streak in the AFC Champions League.
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Steelers will also go into the tie having lost their last two AFC Champions League Elite games, conceding 4+ goals in each of them and another defeat will see them equalling their longest losing streak in the competition.
Three-time Asian champions, Steelers will be fired up despite Beijing having home ground advantage.
Beijing FC (CHN) v FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)
Venue: Workers' Stadium (Beijing)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 20:15 (UTC+8)
Photo: Beijing FC
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