Gwangju qualified for the AFC Champions League by finishing in the top six of the K League 1, while Shanghai S. qualified by finishing second in the Chinese Super League.
Gwangju's home ground is the Gwangju World Cup Stadium, while Shanghai S. plays their home matches at the Shanghai Stadium.
Gwangju's most recent appearance in the AFC Champions League was in 2016, while Shanghai S. reached the quarterfinals of the tournament in 2020.
Gwangju's key players include Jung Hoon-sung and Kim Tae-hyun, while Shanghai S. boasts a star-studded lineup including Hulk and Oscar.