Kick off @ 17:30 November 28 @ Al Sadd stadium.

The big match this weekend will be between two teams who are in red-hot form right now - Al Rayyan and El Jaish. Rayyan are coming off a 9-0 demolition of Qatar SC and Jaish had a confidence-boosting 4-0 win over Al Arabi. 

For Rayyan, Tabata is in scorching form, having scored four goals in the last match. Sergio Garcia (6), Sebastian Soria (5) and Victor Caceres (4) have also contributed significantly, which bodes well for the table toppers going into this clash.

They are on a nine-match winning streak but that could be put to the test against Jaish who also have a good run of form lately with six wins on the bounce.

Jaish had two draws early on in the season but have since shifted gears and won all their games in great style (up to Round 9). 

In addition, the Soldiers will be boosted by the return of their main striker Abderrazak Hamdallah who missed two matches due to injury. The Moroccan had scored eight goals in seven matches and Jaish will need his prowess in front of goal. Sardor Rashidov is another player who has performed well for Jaish, having scored seven goals so far. 

For Rayyan, this will be their biggest test yet this season, whilst El Jaish will be keen to cause an upset and confirm their title credentials.

Al Rayyan Head Coach Jorge Fossati
“We know we have a very tough game against Jaish. We respect them a lot but just like the other teams we have faced this season. We have the same confidence if not more. With each match, my players are showing that we can trust in them 100 per cent. Jaish are a very good team and we respect them but as always we have big confidence in our potential.”

“This is a competition between many clubs and all of them want to win the title. Rayyan is currently the leader of the competition and we can imagine that not only the fans of El Jaish but other teams also want us to lose. But I think that even if fans of all the teams are put on one side, they will still not be able to be stronger than our fans. We are one big family - the fans, the management and especially the players.”

“There are many people who are not necessarily supporters of Rayyan but are happy with the performance of Rayyan and what this club has contributed to the league this season.”

“My point of view is very simple. The football pitch has two posts. You must attack one and defend the other. The team that controls both these aspects in the best possible way will get the victory or get close to it. So I am constantly looking for a combination that can give the best balance for the team.”
 
 

El Jaish Head Coach Sabri Lamouchi
“We will play the best team in the league this season. They have a perfect record so far. All teams have tried to stop them and have failed. We will look to take three points from this game which is our target against Rayyan or any other team.” 

“This year many teams are playing with three defenders - Mesaimeer, Al Arabi and even Rayyan. But we have to play our style of football and show our personality. We know Rayyan are the best team in Qatar and it will be very difficult for us. We must play with determination and concentration. If we give them a chance to score, they will do so. It won't be like the last game. Rayyan players have the confidence and players give more when they are confident. So we are expecting a tough match.”

“A lot of people are surprised to see us at this position. But we believe in our abilities. It's an important game to win but we won't get more than three points. The result will affect the gap between Rayyan and the other teams. But it's not the end of the League.”

“We are looking to take three points in every match. We don't think that the three points that we won against Arabi will be any less than the three points at stake against Rayyan. It will be a good game that the supporters can enjoy. We are playing a top team, one that no one has been able to defeat so far. They have a good attacking line. We are not just thinking about the result but also on the performance of my players.”