QSL champions Al Rayyan has ramped up training ahead of their first friendly clash of the season against Villarreal. The club underwent double training on Tuesday, as the squad prepared for their match against the La Liga side, which is set to take place on the 7th of August.

The squad, under the watchful eye of management underwent physical exercises with the Al Rayyan fitness coaches.  After taking on Villarreal, Rayyan are set to face Spanish segunda side Elchei in Festa d'Elx summer competition on the 12th of August. A third friendly has been scheduled against FC Cartagena on the 14^th of August, whilst Jorge Fossati’s side will round off their preparations against a so far unnamed side on the 19^th of August.

In other news, Al Rayyan defender Nathan revealed his excitement at preparing for a new QSL season, in an interview with the clubs website.

“The training has gone very well so far; the team is bonding well and working hard. The Al Rayyan defense was the best last year, and I believe we will be strong again this season.”

The big defender also talked up his sides chances of picking up a second QSL falcon shield, saying; “We have the same belief to win the league title for a second time in a row, I think that we can do it all over again.”

Al Rayyan will leave Spain on the 20^th of August to head back to Qatar to prepare for the defense of the QSL title which they won last season. The QSL season is set to start on the 15^th of September