AFC Champions League Elite - Preview: Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN) v Gangwon FC (KOR)

Chengdu: Chengdu Rongcheng will look to carry their domestic form onto the continental stage when they host Gangwon FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

Despite being in fine form domestically, the China PR side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Ulsan HD in their League Stage opener while Gangwon beat Shanghai Shenhua by the same score line.

Rongcheng would have felt they had been unlucky in the opening day loss, with Ulsan netting the winning goal in the fifth minute of time added on.

It was a sobering loss, especially as Rongcheng have been in good form and are well within striking distance of the Chinese Super League title.

A 3-3 draw with Zhejiang on Friday left them second in the standings, two points behind Shanghai Port.

Debutants Gangwon will also be optimistic about their chances after the opening day victory against Shenhua.

Goo Bon-cheol starred with a goal and an assist but it was the Korea Republic side's overall performance which clinched them the points and they will expect to do more of the same against Rongcheng.

Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN) v Gangwon FC (KOR)
Venue: Phoenix Hill Sports Park Football Stadium (Chengdu)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 20:15 (UTC+8)

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