Three points the priority Al Sadd head into Qatar Classico against Al Rayyan

Al Sadd attacker Hamza Sanhaji has stressed that only three points will do for his side as they head into a crunch Qatar Clasico against local rivals Al Rayyan. The Qatar youth international gave an exclusive interview with QSL online to get his thoughts on the upcoming clash which is set to take place on Sunday evening at Al Sadd stadium.

Opening up the conversation, the winger admitted that only a win would be enough for his side. “The game is so important for us, we still have three games. We have a chance to beat Al Rayyan, and hope that Lekhwiya can drop points against El Jaish, right now we have to be focused on getting all three points from the match.”

“The clasico is tough match, we are second in the league right now but that does not mean we are better than Al Rayyan. The match in the first leg we won 5-0 and did well, but right now it doesn’t matter if we win by many goals; the only important thing is the three points for Al Sadd” added Sanhaji.

The Wolves will welcome back a host of Qatar internationals back to the squad ahead of the game and did not play any friendlies in the three week break in QSL action. Despite this, Sanhaji believes his squad has the quality to earn Qatar Clasico bragging rights.



 “Al Rayyan has played two extra games in the AFC Champions League, so they will be fitter than us in the league. Whilst Al Sadd has many players in the national team, and just three days to recover in time for the Clasico, Al Sadd is used to this situation and I believe we will get the win we need on Sunday evening.”

“El Jaish are a strong side, and will be looking to end the season on a high I really hope that they can do a favor for us” added the twenty two year old attacker, who enjoyed a six month stint with Jaish at the start of the season.

Sanhaji also stressed that everyone at the club is focusing on picking up the QSL Falcon shield come the end of the season. “It’s important for the whole team that we win this title as we are so close. Al Sadd has not won the title in four seasons, and we hope that we can get the right results in these final games.”

Whilst the winger ended the interview with a special wish for the clubs captain to pick up his first piece of silverware in Qatar; “Everyone at Al Sadd also wants Xavi to lift a title with us. Xavi doesn’t need to win titles, but it would be a good thing for him to lift another trophy with us and be part of Al Sadd’s history.”