(Reuters) - Al-Hilal's record breaking run of 34 consecutive wins came to a shuddering halt on Wednesday as Jorge Jesus' Saudi Pro League leaders were beaten 4-2 by hosts Al-Ain in the first leg of their Asian Champions League semi-final.

Soufiane Rahimi's first half hat-trick put the Hernan Crespo-coached side from the United Arab Emirates on the cusp of a spot in next month's final as the Riyadh-based outfit's run came to an end.