Nam Dinh FC and Ratchaburi currently both have 6 points, but the Vietnamese representative temporarily dominated thanks to a 3-1 victory in the first leg.
If they continue to beat the Thai team right on the away field, Nam Dinh will join Gamba Osaka to become the first two teams in the group to participate in the next round.
The Portuguese coach just had a favorable debut when helping Nam Dinh beat Long An 2-0 in the 1/8 round of the 2025-2026 National Cup.
However, the away trip to Ratchaburi is considered a much bigger challenge, and at the same time an opportunity for Mauro Jeronimo to show his tactical mark in the continental playground.
Speaking at a press conference before the match on the afternoon of November 26, coach Mauro shared: Nam Dinh FC wants to show a beautiful image to represent Vietnam in the international arena.
The team wants to show everyone the aspiration and fighting spirit, both of which are the virtues of the Vietnamese people. Hopefully with the above factors, we will play well and win.
Hopefully, the fans coming to the stadium tomorrow will enjoy the match well, and both sides will compete in a fair-play spirit."
He added: This is of course an important match for Nam Dinh FC. The team is trying its best to win and get a ticket to the next round. We aim to win. The preparation process went smoothly and the players were confident before the match".
Recalling the 3-1 victory in the first leg, coach Mauro said the match in Thailand would be a real challenge: I am very happy and excited about my first match in the continental tournament. This is an opportunity to see the team show their ambition in this playground.
In the AFC Champions League Two arena, there are no easy matches. The home team definitely wants to win, but we have also carefully studied their strengths - weaknesses and entered the match with the mindset of aiming for the best result".
The match between Ratchaburi and Nam Dinh FC in the AFC Champions League Two 2025-2026 will take place at 5:00 p.m. tomorrow (November 27).
