The draw, however, meant that Al Ahli joined Saudi Pro League rivals Al Hilal SFC and Ulsan HD of Korea Republic on a 20-match unbeaten run in the continental showpiece and they will be determined to claim the record for themselves on Monday.

 

The head-to-head with Al Gharafa is very much in Al Ahli's favour as they are unbeaten in their last five meetings - winning two and drawing three.

 

They will expect to score, having already netted six goals, but their defence has been porous with four conceded in their earlier two matches and Al Ahli will be focused on staying tight at the back.

Al Gharafa will not be fazed by the prospect of playing Al Ahli away, especially after defeating Iraq's Al Shorta 2-0 on Matchday Two.

 

Joselu will be counted on to deliver the goals, with the Spanish forward leading the continental charts with three and if he scores on Monday, he will become the first Al Gharafa player to score in three consecutive games to start a season since at least 2013.

 

The Qatari side, however, have lost their last three away games on the continent.