AFC Champions League Elite
A winning start will be a tremendous boost for both teams' hopes of advancing to the Round of 16, setting the stage for a thrilling tie between two East Asian rivals.
Former champions Jeonbuk are chasing a return to the pinnacle of Asian football, with the last of their two titles having been won in 2016.
They will face familiar foes in Kashiwa, having won their last two meetings after having been winless across their first six clashes (D1 L5).
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Kashiwa lost each of their last three AFC Champions League Elite games, their longest losing streak in the competition. In fact, they have won their opening game of a campaign just once over their previous four participations.
They will be counting on Koya Yuruki, who made four appearances in last season's AFC Champions League Elite for Vissel Kobe, scoring two goals and one assist.
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Kashiwa Reysol (JPN)
Venue: Jeonju World Cup Stadium (Jeonju)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+9)
Photo: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC
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