The Brazilians head into the match as the favourites after beating the Red Devils 1-0 in Cairo last month.

Sundowns currently tops the group with seven points following their two wins and a draw, while Al Ahly are lying in second on four points.

The Sundowns coach, Manqoba Mnqgithi, said that they can’t afford to look past tomorrow’s game.

“If we start talking about the final before we qualify for the quarter-finals it would be counting the chickens before the chicken lays eggs.

“What it is more important to make sure that we qualify for the quarter-finals.

“Once we qualify for the quarter-finals it's probably for the public to say that they want Sundowns to play against Al Ahly in the final.

"We are heading into a very tough encounter.

"It's a game that has so much insight and a game that can determine our season.

"It is also a game of consequence as both Al Ahly and ourselves are looking for a result that can maybe get us into the quarterfinals, also considering that they lost the recent match against us at their home ground. Obviously, they will now come with vengeance hoping to try and upset us.

“I believe when two big clubs face each other with a mentality to try and win the match, and not just play for a draw or consolidate their place in gaining a point by not conceding, it becomes a very interesting match.

"So I believe that's one thing that will make the match very special, because both teams will be looking for a result."

Saturday afternoon’s game at Soccer City will kick off at 15:00.

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