“Against Kobe, many thought we couldn't reach the next level because we lost 2-0 in the first leg but we showed our quality in the return leg to win 3-0,” said Reis. 

“We might be small but there’s no reason why we can’t win against Al Hilal because in football, anything is possible. Everyone knows the Al Hilal team because they have history and big players but when we enter the pitch, it’s 50-50. 

“I trust my teammates and I’m sure we can give them a fight and be good representatives of Korean teams.”

The forward is in his second stint with Gwangju, having spent two seasons with the team between 2021 and 2022 before joining Jeju SK. 

He rejoined at the start of the current domestic season, meaning he missed out on Gwangju’s impressive run in their opening League Stage matches, which saw them winning four games and he has no doubt it will be more of the same in the Finals.  

“The scenario within the squad is very good because we are looking forward to the match because it is a big game. 

“Every player has come with the determination to play well as this is the biggest tournament in Asia,” said Reis, who will enter the tie in good form after having netted four goals in his last six matches.