Riyadh: Lekhwiya grabbed the initiative in their AFC Champions League Round of 16 clash with Saudi giants Al Hilal as a late deflected goal by Youssef AL Msakni gave them a 1-0 away win in the first leg on Wednesday.

Riyadh: Having led Al Hilal to their best ever performance in the AFC Champions League three years ago, Eric Gerets will be looking to get the better of his former club when he takes charge of Qatari side Lekhwiya for their Round of 16 clash with the Saudi giants.

Riyadh: Lekhwiya grabbed the initiative in their AFC Champions League Round of 16 clash with Saudi giants Al Hilal as a late deflected goal by Youssef AL Msakni gave them a 1-0 away win in the first leg on Wednesday.