Xinjiang Silk Road Eagle began their Member Association Champions League campaign with a convincing 3-0 home win over Shaanxi Shaan'an on May 2, 2025. The team from northwest China delivered a powerful performance to start their tournament on a high note. In a 15:00 kickoff, Xinjiang used their home advantage and physical presence to dominate proceedings, scoring once in the first half to take a lead into the break. They continued their pressure after halftime, adding two more goals to seal a comfortable victory. The clean sheet was as important as the goals, demonstrating a well-organized defense. This result immediately puts Xinjiang Silk Road Eagle at the top of their group and marks them as a team to watch in the competition.