As the season draws to a close, Gamba is enjoying a period of peak form. Despite falling behind twice in their league match against Niigata, they managed to come back from behind to win two consecutive matches, extending their winning streak to five, their longest this season.

Not only did Usami and Humet score goals in a row, but the defensive midfielders have also scored in four consecutive matches since the Shonan match, demonstrating Gamba's current strength through a variety of attacks.

As the league season nears its climax, Gamba's first Asian campaign in four seasons has just begun. Their first ACL2 appearance, their first win in four seasons, was a comfortable 3-1 victory over Toho in their opening match, but their next goal is to earn three points on the road.

"Right now, the team is in good form. However, every away game will undoubtedly be very difficult," said Head Coach Poyatos, who remains vigilant despite the team's six-game winning streak in official matches, but remains determined to stick to Gamba's style even on away ground.
Nakatani had said at the official press conference the day before, "We want everyone to come away with three points," but all they can do is literally fight with all their might to win.
The competition for positions is fierce, but I want to show off my current strength, which allows me to keep possession of the ball and step up my game at crucial moments, to my opponents in Ratchaburi.
MITO, who is eagerly awaiting his ACL2 debut, is also full of energy, saying, "If I get to play, I'll just do my best. I'll work hard." This will surely be a valuable match to raise the team's overall strength.

Meanwhile, Ratchaburi FC finished fourth in last season's Thai League 1, earning their first-ever ACL2 appearance. After a 1-3 loss to Vietnam's Nam Dinh FC in their first match, Ratchaburi will likely look to take advantage of the home advantage and win. In their first ACL appearance in 2021, Ratchaburi finished with two draws and four losses in the group stage. Their next match will see them aiming for their first win in Asia. However, the shots from their foreign players, which Gamba conceded in their match against Toho, are a threat. Ratchaburi's Negeba is an attacker who played for Brazil in the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup and contributed to their victory. He possesses the individual talent to be named to the K League Best XI in 2018. Along with fellow Brazilian Denilson, he is another attacker Gamba should be wary of. Higashiguchi, who knows the Asian stage inside and out, says, "We need to avoid conceding goals easily, communicate well, and play solid defense at the start of the game, otherwise it will be difficult because we're away."

The team also learned from the goal they conceded in their first match against Toho. Handa said, "There are players in Asia who can shoot from positions like that." We need to be careful of opponents who are aiming for a "stab shot," including counterattacks.
Although the hot and humid conditions will likely make for a difficult game, the manager, who will be playing his first away game overseas with Gamba, said, "I want to show that Gamba is back in Asia, and I want to get solid results and spread the name of Gamba throughout Asia. "
When they won the ACL, Gamba achieved the remarkable feat of winning all away games, the first time in the tournament's history. Now it's time for Gamba to show their strength in Thailand.