Overview

• Yokohama F Marinos defeated Shanghai Port 4-1 in the second leg, securing a 5-1 aggregate win to reach the Asian Champions League Elite quarterfinals.
• Brazilian striker Anderson Lopes scored twice, becoming the tournament's top scorer with nine goals and playing a pivotal role in the victory.
• Steve Holland, in his first season as Yokohama's coach, emphasized improvements in the team's defensive structure and growing offensive capabilities.
• The finals phase of the tournament will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from April 25 to May 3, featuring East and West zone teams competing for the first time in a centralized format.
• Yokohama, last year's runners-up, aim to capitalize on their strong form and secure their first-ever Asian Champions League title.