Led by the mercurial Sardar Azmoun, Shabab Al Ahli look capable of going all the way following several spectacular performances enroute to qualifying the quarter-finals.

Azmoun has been on fire this season, netting four goals in the 6-3 aggregate win in the Round of 16 against Jordan's Al Wehdat and the Islamic Republic of Iran international will be expected to deliver the goods again.

Sharjah will not fear playing at the Rashid Stadium, given their familiarity with Shabab Al Ahli.

They will also be boosted by the fact that they won their last two away games on the continent and will be seeking a result ahead of next week's return leg at home.

Venue: Rashid Stadium (Dubai)

Kick-off: Wednesday, 22:00 (UTC+4)