Urawa Reds, Al-Hilal Renew Rivalry in Asian Champions League Final

"We know that it’s going to be a difficult game but that is what you expect when you reach a final," the 63-year-old Diaz said, according to The Associated Press.

The Argentine boss added, "We know what we have to do and we also know that this is the first half and then we go to Japan."

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