AFC Champions League Elite
Australia's Melbourne City were very much a team in form in the League Stage while Buriram United of Thailand also impressed as both teams qualified at the expense of some of the continent's biggest clubs.
Despite finishing fifth in East Zone standings, Melbourne City had their fans in raptures after they turned their fortunes around following two opening defeats in the League Stage.
A run of four wins and two draws saw them advancing comfortably to the Round of 16 with one of their victories a 2-1 triumph against Buriram in October.
A run of four wins and two draws saw them advancing comfortably to the Round of 16 with one of their victories a 2-1 triumph against Buriram in October.
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Buriram, however, will not be lacking confidence as they are unbeaten in their last five AFC Champions League Elite games (W3 D2), including wins in their last two.
Melbourne City will have to be on high alert when it comes to set-pieces, with the Thai side having scored six from dead-ball situations this season, second only to Korea Republic's Gangwon FC.
Melbourne City will have to be on high alert when it comes to set-pieces, with the Thai side having scored six from dead-ball situations this season, second only to Korea Republic's Gangwon FC.
Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Buriram United (THA)
Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (Melbourne)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 18:45 (UTC+11)
Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (Melbourne)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 18:45 (UTC+11)
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