The Portuguese coach of Al-Rayan, Artur Jorge, emphasized the importance of the match that will bring Al-Rayan against Al-Arabi in the Qatari football derby. He said during the press conference held on the sidelines of this match: “Certainly, we missed playing in the league championship. During this period, we played in the QSL Cup and the Gulf Champions League; they were good competitions, but we missed the league championship. What is essential is returning to the league with the goal of achieving victory to accomplish our objective. I feel that the team has prepared wonderfully to deliver the required performance in the match against Al-Arabi. This match belongs to the players because it is a derby, and we must put all the enthusiasm we possess on the field to defeat the opponent.”
He added: “Regarding the fans, they are a very important factor for us. It is necessary for them to come to the stadium to cheer for the team in an attempt to end this year with an important victory. The players deserve support and to feel the enthusiasm inside the stadium. I hope to see a large number of fans tomorrow to encourage the team, which will push the players and raise their morale.”