AFC Champions League Elite
Champions in 2018, Kashima's last appearance on the continental stage was in 2019 while the Jets will feature for just the second time.
Kashima have lost just one of their last nine home games in the AFC Champions League Elite (W7 D1) and are unbeaten in the first match of each of their last three participations.
Worryingly for them, the reigning Japanese champions will head into the tie having lost their last three J1 League games, with Vissel Kobe the latest team to defeat them.
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The Jets are making a return for the first time since debuting in 2009 and will be eager to kick off with three points.
They won't be lacking experience as Zane Schreiber made seven appearances in the AFC Champions League Elite last season while playing for Melbourne City FC.
Kashima Antlers FC (JPN) v Newcastle Jets FC (AUS)
Venue: Kashima Soccer Stadium (Kashima)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:00 (UTC+9)
Photo: Kashima Antlers
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