The debutants were expected to struggle on the continental stage but Gwangju stunned their League Stage opponents with swashbuckling performances which saw them leading the standings at one point.

They concluded the League Stage with four wins and two draws against one defeat as they finished fourth in the standings.

Gwangju's best, however, came in the Round of 16 as they overturned a 2-0 first leg defeat to beat Vissel Kobe of Japan 3-2 on aggregate.

Jasir Asani has been at the fore font of Gwangju's impressive continental debut and the side from Korea Republic will be hoping the Albanian - who has nine goals to his credit - is at his best against four-time Asian champions Al Hilal SFC when the sides meet on Friday.