AFC Champions League Elite - Preview: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) v FC Seoul (KOR)

Shanghai: Shanghai Shenhua FC will need to be at their best if they want to walk away with victory from their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 meeting with FC Seoul on Wednesday.

China PR side Shenhua only have a point from two matches while Seoul kicked off their challenge on the front foot with the Korea Republic side second in the standings.

While Shenhua will be squaring off against Seoul for the first time, their record against teams from Korea Republic isn't impressive with just one win in 12 encounters.

They are, however, in good form and very much in the race for the Chinese Super League title and with their fans backing them on, victory against Seoul is very much possible.

Seoul, on the other hand, have not had a sterling domestic season with the title way out of reach and will also head into the tie not having won any of their last five meetings with teams from China PR.

Their quality, however, cannot be questioned and they showed just how sharp they can be in the 3-0 win against Thailand's Buriram United on Matchday Two.

Jesse Lingard was in fine form in their opening two matches, with the attacking midfielder having created six chances and two assists, and Seoul will expect more from the Englishman.

Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) v FC Seoul (KOR)
Venue: Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:15 (UTC+8)

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