Shanghai Shenhua have revealed their starting lineup for the first leg of the 2026/27 AFC Champions League Two against Singapore's Tampines Rovers. The team announced the XI via its official Weibo account on the evening of September 26.
The selection comes as Shenhua prepare for a busy period, having recorded three wins and two defeats in their last five outings. They most recently beat Tampines Rovers 2-1 on September 17, with goals from Xu Haoyang and Yang Shuai.
Managerial decisions for this continental opener will reflect the need to manage squad fitness ahead of another tough fixture against Zenit at home on September 27. Supporters can check the team's upcoming schedule on our fixtures page and review the full squad list here.
Progress in Asia represents a significant target for Shanghai Shenhua this season. The team's top scorer Rafael Ratão, with 15 goals in 26 appearances, will be central to their ambitions. The side will be looking to build momentum after a mixed run of domestic form that included a 3-2 loss to Shandong Luneng.
First reported at 手机新浪网
