Ulsan Hyundai have shown a formidable team that should not be underestimated, as evidenced by Gwangju FC's defeat. This season, Gwangju were riding high in the AFC Champions League, finishing in second place, but were outmatched against Ulsan Hyundai, losing two consecutive matches. They failed to even make it into the title race and fell into the relegation quagmire early on. This shows that the overall strength of the Korean league should not be underestimated. However, it is puzzling that these teams do not seem to be enthusiastic about the AFC Champions League. So, what kind of attitude will Ulsan Hyundai show in this match?
Shandong Taishan is about to face off with Malaysia Johor Bahru. Johor Bahru is a good team, currently ranked fourth in the table with a record of two wins, one draw and one loss. Their defense is particularly noteworthy, as the number of goals conceded is only slightly lower than that of Kobe Victory and Kawasaki Frontale in the East Asian Group of the AFC Champions League. It can be said that Johor Bahru is the best defensive team outside of the Nippon Professional League. For Shandong Taishan, the offensive end of this battle will face a huge challenge, while the team's injury problems also need to be resolved.
As CCTV failed to secure the broadcasting rights for this season's AFC Champions League, we were unable to enjoy the highlights of the match on CCTV. Today's CCTV program did not mention the match, so we can only follow the performance of Chinese Super League teams in the AFC Champions League through other video platforms.
