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AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26: An important match is set to take place today in Asian football's biggest club tournament, the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE). Chinese Super League team Shanghai Port will face South Korean side FC Seoul at home. Both teams will be desperate for a win to improve their position in the group stage.
Shanghai Port vs FC Seoul Match Details
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Tournament | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26 |
| Round | Group Stage, Round 5 |
| Teams | Shanghai Port (China) vs. FC Seoul (South Korea) |
| Date | Tuesday, November 25, 2025 |
| Time (IST) | 03:30 PM (Indian Standard Time) |
| Venue | SAIC Motor Pudong Arena, Shanghai, China |
| VAR used | Yes |
Shanghai Port vs FC Seoul (SHGP vs SE) Match Preview
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Both teams are in Group A and their positions are quite different.
- FC Seoul have 5 points from 4 matches with 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss and are currently in a better position. They must win this match to keep their hopes of advancing to the next stages alive.
- The tournament has been disappointing for Shanghai Port so far. They have only earned one point from four matches (one draw and three losses) and are at the bottom of the table. However, they have recently regained confidence with a win in the domestic league, which they will look to leverage in this Asian clash.
(SHGP vs SE) Head-to-Head
Shanghai Port has the upper hand on past records. FC Seoul have never won against Shanghai Port in the past. This will give the home team a psychological advantage.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Both teams may take the field with the following possible lineups at the start of the match:
Shanghai Port (5-3-2 Formation)
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper (GK) | Junling |
| Defenders | Shenchao, Zhen, Guangtai, Yusup, Shuai |
| Midfielders | Melendo, Jusa (Jussa), Vital |
| Forwards | De Souza, Gabrielzinho |
Possible unavailable players: Gustavo (suspension), some other players may be injured.
FC Seoul (4-2-3-1 formation)
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper (GK) | Kang (Kang) |
| Defenders | Choi (Park), Al Arab (Al Arab), Jin Su (Jin Su) |
| Midfielders (CDM) | Lee, Hwang |
| Midfielders (CAM) | Seung Won, Lingard, Olveira |
| Forwards (ST) | Seong Hoon |
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Shanghai Port vs FC Seoul Team Updates and Focus Players
Shanghai Port
Shanghai Port recently won the Chinese Super League title, which has boosted team morale. However, their performance in the ACLE has been poor. The team will need to address their defensive weaknesses, which have led to them conceding eight goals so far. Players like Gabrielzinho and Vital will be responsible for scoring goals.
FC Seoul
FC Seoul has seen ups and downs in the last few matches. However, the presence of English star Jesse Lingard gives them a creative edge. The team will have to play organized and counter Shanghai Port's home advantage.
Shanghai Port vs FC Seoul Live Telecast & Streaming
Football fans in India can watch this exciting match live on the following platforms:
| Regions | Live Telecast/Streaming Platforms |
|---|---|
| India | FanCode (Streaming) |
| China | iQIYI |
| Saudi Arabia | Thmanyah, beIN Sports |
| Japan | DAZN |
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