Al-Rayyan captain, AbdulAziz Hatem, affirmed that now is the time to secure their first three points in the AFC Champions League Elite. During the press conference, he stated: “We are aware of the difficulty of this match, but we have prepared well to claim the three points. We’ve played three matches in the tournament and delivered good performances, yet the results haven’t been favorable. Therefore, we must seek our first three points and rejoin the competition.”
He added: “We need to bounce back in the tournament, so we must win. We know the league is tough, and every match is challenging, but we are a strong team as well. We’ve prepared thoroughly and will play to win and get back on track in the tournament.
Hatem pointed out that the team’s focus is solely on this match and securing a victory due to its significance in their AFC Champions League journey.