The lights will shine bright at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim as Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) return home with renewed confidence to face Shanghai Shenhua in a key Group A clash of the AFC Champions League Elite.

After a sluggish start to their continental campaign, the Southern Tigers roared back to life in China — claiming an impressive 2-0 victory over Chengdu Rongcheng FC. That crucial away win lifted JDT to 5th place in the group standings and reignited hopes of progressing to the next stage.

Now back on home soil, JDT aim to build on that momentum in front of their passionate fans. Memories of last season’s emphatic 3-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua at this very stadium will fuel their belief that history can repeat itself.

Shanghai Shenhua, however, come to Johor Bahru determined to avoid a similar fate. The Chinese Super League side know that every point matters in this tightly contested group, and a positive result away from home could spark their own resurgence.

With both teams hungry for consistency and climbing positions, expect a fierce tactical duel and a charged atmosphere under the Iskandar Puteri night sky. Will JDT extend their winning run and continue their rise, or will Shanghai Shenhua strike back to silence the Southern Tigers’ roar?