AFC Champions League Elite - Preview - Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) v Ulsan HD FC (KOR)

Shanghai: Shanghai Shenhua will be bidding to get their campaign up and running when they host Ulsan HD FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Wednesday.

The side from China PR suffered a 2-1 defeat against Korea Republic's Gangwon FC in their opener while two-time AFC Champions League™ winners Ulsan edged Chengdu Rongcheng 2-1.

Shenhua produced a below par performance against Gangwon, only managing three shots but will be boosted by their 6-1 win against Meizhou Hakka in a Chinese Super League clash on Friday.

The win kept them within sight of the domestic title and they will aim to replicate that form against Ulsan.

Ulsan will target another three points as they seek continental cheer after a disappointing domestic season which has seem them relinquish their hold on the K League 1 title.

They will be confident of victory, having beaten Shenhua in their last three meetings on the continental stage.

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

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