Al Rayyan coach Leonardo Jardim highlighted the importance of the upcoming match against Al Sadd in the closing stages of the EXPO Stars League, expressing their determination to secure second place and a spot in the AFC Champions League. During the press conference held on the sidelines of the match, he stated:
We will play the last match of the league championship against Al Sadd. Our goal is to secure a place in the AFC Champions League, which is second place, and we congratulate Al Sadd on winning the league title. After three years, Al Rayyan has returned to the top three positions again.
He added:
The team’s current motivation is to achieve second place in the league, which qualifies for the AFC Champions League. Winning the Amir Cup also grants the team a direct ticket to the AFC Champions League, so we will play against Al Sadd with the aim of winning and maintaining second place in the EXPO Stars League standings.