AFC Champions League Elite - Preview: Kashiwa Reysol (JPN) v Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Kashiwa: Expect a no-holds barred clash when Kashiwa Reysol and Daejeon Hana Citizen FC face off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Both teams need victory after a tough Matchday Three which saw Japan's Kashiwa held by Ratchaburi FC while Korea Republic's Daejeon lost their unbeaten record to Vissel Kobe.

Kashiwa would have rued the dropped points against Ratchaburi as the Thai side came into the tie on the back of two defeats.

The clean sheet, however, was Kashiwa's first on the continental stage in five matches but they will have to improve their recent run of results against teams from Korea Republic, having lost their last four matches.

Daejeon would have felt unlucky to not have - at the very least - shared points with Vissel Kobe last week as they gave the Japanese side a run for their money.

While it will be Daejeon's first meeting with Kashiwa, they have won two of their previous three meetings with sides from Japan.

Kashiwa Reysol (JPN) v Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)
Venue: Kashiwa Soccer Stadium (Kashiwa)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:00 (UTC+9)

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