The Brazilians continue with their quest for a second title of Africa's premier club competition
Mamelodi Sundowns are up against Al Hilal at Al Hilal Stadium in a Caf Champions League Group A penultimate fixture.
This is how Masandawana coaches have selected their starting line-up.
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GOALKEEPER – Reyaad Pieterse
The lanky goalkeeper starts his first continental match since 2017 when he made the line-up in a Caf Confederation Cup game for SuperSport United.
Pieterse has been selected ahead of Kennedy Mweene who kept two clean sheets in back-to-back wins over Al Ahly.
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RIGHT-BACK – Thapelo Morena
After a few recent games playing on the right side of midfield, Morena returns to the right-back position.
He steps in for Khuliso Mudau, who is not available.
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LEFT-BACK – Lyle Lakay
Arguably among the best left-backs based in Africa, the SuperSport United academy product is in good form at the moment.
Lakay has formed a great telepathic understanding with Peter Shalulile and he provided the assist for the Namibia international's goal against Al Ahly last weekend.
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CENTRAL DEFENDER – Brian Mandela
Mosa Lebusa's injury has seen the bulky centre-back establish himself as a regular at the Chloorkop-based giants.
Mandela's aerial prowess will be important against Al Hilal, who tend to play a lot of crosses and long balls into the opposition's box.
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