The last time Urawa Reds won the J. League in 2006, they beat Gamba Osaka at home on the final weekend to capture their first-ever championship.

Reds are hoping to recreate some of the magic on Saturday at Saitama Stadium, where victory over Gamba will crown them as this season's league champions.

"It does bring back memories of 2006," Urawa's former Japan midfielder Keita Suzuki said Friday following training. "The stage doesn't get much better than this for a footballer. You have a chance to get it done against the same opponents, same stadium."