The match at Al Janoub Stadium pits the form side from the West Asia section of the draw against the dominant team from the East Asia side with Persepolis losing just one match from eight from when the tournament resumed in Qatar and Ulsan posting an eight-game winning streak en route to the final.

As the Islamic Republic of Iran and Korea Republic get set to meet in the final for the first time since 2010 – and only the second time ever – the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for.

Eleven months and five days since Bahrain’s Riffa SC beat Chennai City of India 1-0 in the first preliminary round, it is down to two iconic sides and one clash that will determine the winners of the 18th edition of the AFC Champions League.

Both Persepolis and Ulsan Hyundai are appearing in their second final, with the Koreans having defeated Al Ahli Saudi FC to win the 2012 title and Persepolis having lost the 2018 final to Japan’s Kashima Antlers.

Persepolis are determined to win the AFC Champions League title for the first time, having fallen to Japan's Kashima Antlers in the 2018 final. Ulsan Hyundai, meanwhile, are seeking to add the 2020 title to the one won in 2012.

_the-AFC.co_m has compiled all the major stories in one place to ensure fans don't miss out on anything as the clock ticks down to Saturday's kick off at the Al Janoub Stadium.

In 17 previous editions of the AFC Champions League final, fans of Asian football have seen world class players, fabulous goals, stunning comebacks and record-breaking achievements in a competition that has taken Asian football to the next level.

As the-AFC-com continues to look back on the finale of the Continent's biggest club competition, we take a trip down memory lane to bring you five of the most memorable finals since the tournament launched in 2002-03.

Don't forget to tell us which was your favourite AFC champions League final in the poll at the foot of the article.

Both sides have produced remarkable runs since the Continental competition resumed in Qatar with Ulsan winning all eight of their games to progress to their first final since winning the competition in 2012, and Persepolis coming out on top in seven of their eight matches to return to the showpiece event for the second time in three years.

Now, as the countdown continues to Asia's biggest club fixture of the year, the-AFC.com takes a statistical look at the key players from each side, starting with those in the heart of defence.

Ahead of Saturday’s final, the-AFC.com takes a statistical look at key players for Ulsan and Persepolis in defence, midfield and attack.

Having compared defenders Dave Bulthuis and Persepolis’ Hossein Kanaani, our attention turns to two men creating magic from midfield.

Ahead of Saturday’s final, the-AFC.com is shining the spotlight at some of the key players in defence, midfield and attack.

Having compared defenders and midfielders from the two sides, we conclude with the two men most likely to get on the scoresheet.