Al Rayyan coach, Younes Ali, emphasized the importance of the upcoming match against Al Wasl in the sixth round of the AFC Champions League Elite . During the press conference, he stated, “We thank Al Wasl for their hospitality. Happy National Day to the UAE and its people. The match against Al Wasl will be tough. They are a strong team that has delivered strong performances in the AFC Champions League. It will be like a final, where we seek the three points. The match will be played at their stadium and in front of their fans, so it will be challenging.”
Younes pointed out that the match will be decided by small details, stressing the need for the team to be mentally and technically prepared to achieve a positive result tomorrow.
He added, “All teams have a chance to qualify due to the small point difference between them, and the remaining matches will be like finals for each team to secure a spot in the next round.”
Regarding Al Wasl, he said, “Al Wasl has a great morale boost due to playing at home and in front of their fans. In the AFC Champions League, they are one of the teams that are consistently performing well and have a strong attacking line. However, we are ready to stop Al Wasl’s attack.