The Uzbek side began their continental campaign with a 2-0 defeat at Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli and go into the clash at Bunyodkor Stadium desperate to end a miserable run of form that saw them winless in both the 2015 and 2016 tournaments. Al Ain, meanwhile, dominated their home tie with Zobahan on Matchday One but had defender Ahmed Ismail to thank for salvaging a 1-1 draw after the Emirati side failed to make their superior possession count. Photo: Lagardère Sports
