Al Rayyan coach Artur Jorge emphasized the importance of the upcoming match against Esteghlal of Iran in the final round of the group stage of the AFC Champions League Elite, stating during the pre-match press conference: “Our preparation for this game depends on us, and our focus is high to achieve victory in our last match of the first round. At this moment, our thoughts are solely on securing the win in the upcoming game and solidifying our qualification.”
Artur Jorge pointed out that the team is focused on achieving victory to secure fifth place, not to face a specific team, but because the team deserves to be in this position.
He added: “The team has a lot of positive energy, and the fans provide even more positive energy that enables us to achieve our goal together. The players are ready for this match to achieve victory.”
He stressed that the only result the team aspires to is victory, saying: “We are trying to instill a winning mentality in the players, and we will be playing on our home turf, focusing on the three points that will bring joy to the fans.”