FC Seoul and Melbourne City drew 1-1 in a closely fought AFC Champions League Elite encounter on December 10, 2025. The match at Seoul World Cup Stadium ended with the points shared, a result that left both teams reflecting on missed opportunities to claim all three. FC Seoul started strongly and took a deserved lead midway through the first half, capitalizing on a defensive error from the Australian side. Melbourne City improved after the break and found an equalizer from a well-executed set-piece around the hour mark, changing the momentum of the game. The final thirty minutes saw both teams push for a winner, with FC Seoul hitting the post and Melbourne City having a goal correctly ruled out for offside after a VAR review. The focus point was the midfield battle, which was intense and physical, leading to several yellow cards. The draw had a modest impact on the group table, keeping both teams in the mix but requiring wins in their final matches to secure a top-two finish and progression to the next round.