Al Arabi coach Cosmin Contra spoke to the media ahead of their 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League Week 4 match against Qatar SC.

“The recent victory was a crucial step towards regaining a winning momentum and boosting players’ confidence. The upcoming match against Qatar SC requires maintaining the same level of discipline and focus to secure all three points.

“Encounters with Qatar SC are always fiercely competitive, regardless of the opponent’s league standing, and the coaching staff have carefully analyzed the rivals’ strengths and weaknesses. We are currently focused on imposing our style of play from the outset, while better capitalizing on attacking transitions and scoring opportunities,” said Contra.

Al Arabi player Rodri Sanchez said, “The team is approaching the match against Qatar SC with high morale and full readiness. The positive result in the previous game alleviated pressure and provided the squad with greater motivation to keep collecting points.

“Training sessions throughout the week focused on enhancing coordination between the team lines and moving as a cohesive unit, whether during attacking build-ups or defensive transitions. The players understand that league matches demand patience and mental sharpness throughout the full 90 minutes to prevent the opponent from exploiting any open spaces.”