While Al Ahli Saudi FC's domestic title hopes are as good as dashed, they have been very much a team in form in the AFC Champions League Elite.

The Jeddah-based side have been almost perfect thus far, finishing second in the League Stage with 22 points from eight matches.

The only game they dropped points in was a 2-2 draw with Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal FC, with Ivan Toney coming to their rescue with his 86th minute equaliser.

The rest of their campaign was easily navigated, with Al Ahli finishing second behind Saudi Pro League rivals Al Hilal SFC on goal difference.

They were unstoppable in the Round of 16 against Al Rayyan, defeating the Qatari side 5-1 on aggregate.

Al Ahli Saudi have been in free-scoring form on the continental stage, netting 26 goals in 10 matches and will expect to see off the challenge of Thailand's Buriram United easily in the quarter-finals.

Riyad Mahrez has been at the forefront of their campaign, with the Algerian international having netted eight goals and provided seven assists.

Toney is on five goals, Roberto Firmino has four and aided with a star-studded cast, Al Ahli Saudi will be determined to emerge Asian champions for the first time after having settled for the runners-up spot twice.