Asian Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr will face fellow Saudi Pro League side Al-Fayha in the last 16 of the Asian Champions League with four-times winners Al-Hilal due to take on Iran's Sepahan when the continental club championship returns in February.
The defending champions confirmed their place in Thursday's draw with a 3-0 win over Hong Kong's Lee Man on Tuesday, with Skorza set to lead the club on their quest for a record-equalling fourth continental crown.
Al Hilal, who won their fourth Asian crown in 2021, go into the game at Riyadh's King Fahd International Stadium showing signs that a packed season is taking its toll.
The defending champions squeezed past Iran's Foolad on Thursday to set up the meeting with the Qatari club in Doha, with the winners due to take on Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds over two legs in the final on April 29 and May 6.
Qatar's hosting of the World Cup finals in November and December means the Asia Champions League's usual slot in the schedule is unavailable.
Gomis has scored six times in this year’s competition, still some way short of his tournament-leading 10 goals in the 2019 edition.
Familiar foes face off in the battle for berths in next month's Asian Champions League final as Saudi Arabian duo Al Hilal and Al Nassr.
Saudi Al-Ahly player Moamen Zakaria’s goal was voted Goal of the Week in the last round of the Asian Champions League group stage.
Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal will have to overcome the odds and a resilient Urawa Red Diamonds side if Ramon Diaz's team is to take the Asian Champions League trophy back to Riyadh on Saturday.
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