AFC Champions League Elite - Preview: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Ulsan: There will be a new head coach in the dugout for Ulsan HD when they face Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

The three-time defending K League 1 champions parted ways with Shin Tae-yong last week with Noh Sang-rae taking over on an interim basis.

Former Korea Republic and Indonesia head coach Shin paid the price for Ulsan's poor domestic results with the team managing one win, three draws and four losses since he took over.

Their continental form, however, has been a stark contrast with the two-time Asian champions already on four points after two matches, an improvement on their total haul from last season.

Noh's immediate target will be to not only steady the ship but ensure Ulsan stay hot on the Asian stage, ahead of what looks like a squad rebuild in the off-season.

Sanfrecce will be relishing the encounter despite Ulsan having home ground advantage.

Also on four points, the Japanese side have won their last three matches against teams from Korea Republic in the AFC Champions League and with Ulsan in transition, will fancy their chances of walking away with a victory.

Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)
Venue: Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium (Ulsan)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:00 (UTC+9)

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