When the night falls, the curtain of the promotion battle of the Guangzhou/Foshan Region of the China Champions League is about to open at 19:30 on May 29th, Guangzhou Shadow Leopard and Guangdong Shudi Red will have a full-fledged Guangdong Derby at the Sanshui People's Stadium. The winner will be the first to lock up a spot in the Top 16 of the National Finals.
In the fierce pre-tournament preparations, Guangzhou Shadow Leopard and Guangdong Shudi Red, the top teams of Group K and Group L respectively, won three consecutive matches in the group stage and successfully advanced. According to the rules of the Champions League, the promotion group consists of four teams, with the top two teams from two groups advancing. The first meeting between the two teams will be completed in the group stage, and the final ranking of the promotion group will be decided through two rounds of qualifying, with the top two teams going through to the national finals.
This matchup between Guangzhou Shadow Leopards and Guangdong Shudi Red is undoubtedly a crucial battle that will determine life and death. Although Guangzhou Shadow Leopards have a slight advantage in terms of strength, with former international soccer player Li Bing in command and senior center forward Xiao Zhi in the lead, Guangdong Shudi Red is also led by former international soccer player Lu Lin, which should not be underestimated. The clash between the two former internationals is sure to be a great showdown.
38-year-old Xiao Zhi and Lu Lin, a pair of teammates who have played alongside each other for many years in Guangzhou R&F, will put on the No. 29 and No. 23 robes respectively and fight for honor tonight. Their journey from the Chinese Super League to the Chinese Championship is vividly shown in the Guangzhou Shadow Panthers' match poster.
This match is not only a battle of strength and wisdom, but also a battle full of memories and feelings. In this passionate match, we expect the two veterans to bring a wonderful fight.
