Taishan will face Yokohama Marinos in the upcoming AFC Champions League Quarterfinals. In the first round of the tournament, Taishan will set up a home match on March 6, followed by an away match on March 13 against their rivals.
Taishan team is about to usher in a period of intensive schedule, from March 3 to 9, just seven days to complete three games, which is undoubtedly a "devil test" for the team. It is worth mentioning that this schedule is part of the new Chinese Super League season. As the German turn China administrator, Zhu Yi revealed that Shandong Taishan team in the AFC Champions League and the Chinese Super League schedule there is no contradiction. The CFA has long set aside time for the AFC Champions League quarterfinals to ensure a three-day buffer between matches, which is fully in line with FIFA regulations. It is worth mentioning that Taishan's first three matches are all scheduled at home, which is beneficial to the team's preparation; and before facing Yokohama Mariners on the road, the team also has more than three days of rest and recuperation, which provides sufficient protection for the preparation of this key battle.
