Al-Hilal newcomers Darwin Nunez and Theo Hernandez scored in the second half as the Saudi Pro League side fought back to beat Al-Duhail 2-1 in their Asian Champions League Elite opener in Riyadh on Tuesday.

The Qataris had taken a 37th-minute lead through Adil Boulbina but quickfire goals from Nunez and Hernandez sealed the points for Simone Ingazhi's side.

Al-Hilal dominated the opening exchanges but it was Al-Duhail who took the lead.

Boulbina latched onto Youssouf Sabaly's searching pass from deep inside his own half to outpace the retreating Joao Cancelo, rounding goalkeeper Yassine Bounou to score from a tight angle with a composed finish.

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