Overview
- The AFC Champions League Elite East Matchday 6 game in Hiroshima ended 1–0 after Araki headed in from a corner in the second half.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima improved to 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss for 11 points, rising to third place in the group.
- Two group-stage matchdays remain, with the February 2026 fixtures set to determine final standings and progression.
- Hiroshima preserved the clean sheet by turning back Shanghai Shenhua counterattacks at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima.
- Coach Michael Skibbe lauded the squad’s effort as the team closed its 2025 schedule with the home win.