The opponent of Guangzhou Evergrande knockout is Kashima Antlers. Evergrande once played against Kashima Antlers in the 20 15 AFC Champions League, winning 4-3 at home and losing 2-0 away. Since Luiz Felipe Scolari took office, Evergrande has only won two J-League teams, namely, the 20 15 AFC Champions League 1/4 finals, won the Cypress Sun God away, won the Gamba in Osaka at home in the semi-final, and then failed to win a game against Japan.
Evergrande used to have an advantage over J League teams, but now it is the other way around. J League teams have mastered the methods to deal with Evergrande. Scolari's tactics have not changed much, and he is easily restricted by his opponents. Evergrande's defense is unstable this year, and it is more dangerous to encounter Kashima antlers with good attack power.