Al Rayyan will meet Al Wasl of the UAE in the sixth round (West Zone ) of the 2024-2025 season AFC Champions League Elite at the Zabeel Stadium in Dubai on Monday, December 2, 2024. The kick-off is at 7pm.

The match represents an important test for both teams; Al Rayyan, who seek to save their continental campaign, and Al Wasl, who hope to get closer to the top. The tussle is surely to be full of excitement, with the two teams aspiring to deliver their best.

Al Wasl are well poised to book a Round of 16 spot, sitting on 10 points after five matches, while Al Rayyan are six behind and in danger of missing the cut.

The Lions have four points, collected from a win, a draw and three defeats, and the team seeks to achieve victory to improve its position in the standings, especially since some previous results were not up to their own expectations.

Al Wasl with 10 points are chasing the summit, where Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia are currently in with 15 points.

Al Rayyan coach Younes Ali knows the importance of the match and seeks to produce a distinguished performance for a positive result that would strengthen the team’s position. He knows that his team has a big task on hands against the strong Al Wasl, but he trusts in his players’ ability to rise to the occasion.

Al Wasl, meanwhile, are looking to continue their good run. Against Al Rayyan, they will hope to gain from the home game and fans’ support.

The top eight clubs from each zone (of 12 teams) will qualify for the Round of 16, ahead of the knockouts starting from the quarterfinals in Saudi Arabia from April 25 to May 4, 2025.