Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Ten years after becoming the first Asian side to finish third at the FIFA Club World Cup, Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds will make a return to the inter-continental competition later this week when they play in the quarter-finals of the 2017 edition.
Urawa's participation at this year's event was confirmed after they were crowned Asian champions, following a 2-1 aggregate win over Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal in the final of the 2017 AFC Champions League.
History
Founded as the company team of Shin-Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in 1950, Urawa were one of Japan's most successful sides before they took the current name prior to the launch of the inaugural J-League season in 1992.
In 67 years of existence, the club has won numerous titles including four first division championships, six Emperor's Cups and two AFC Champions League trophies.
Club Legends
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