Al Shamal and Al Rayyan will face off in Week 21 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at Al Khor Stadium on Friday, April 11, 2025. The kick-off is at 6.30pm.

This match holds significant importance for both teams and they are determined to perform at their highest level to achieve victory. Consequently, both teams approach the game with intensity, aiming to secure the crucial three points.

Al Shamal currently occupy fifth place with 29 points, having recently beaten Al Duhail 4-0. The team aspires to break into the top four, contingent upon the outcomes of Al Ahli, who sit in fourth place with 35 points, six points ahead of Al Shamal, with only two rounds left in the season.

Conversely, Al Rayyan are looking to rectify the errors made in their previous two matches, which resulted in defeats to Al Ahli and Al Sadd, leaving them in sixth place with 27 points.

In their first-leg encounter, Al Shamal had emerged victorious with a 2-1 score.

Al Shamal coach David Prats will depend on the fitness of his players to maintain their winning momentum, including key players such as Baghdad Bounedjah, Younes Belhanda and Mohammed Omar.

On the other hand, Al Rayyan face a challenging new test. Under the guidance of coach Artur Jorge, they will aim to deliver their best performance and strive to return to winning form, supported by a strong roster capable of meeting the demands of this match.