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QSL online caught up with Al Sadd’s number 11 Baghdad Bounedjah to get his throughs on this week’s  Qatar Clasico match against Al Rayyan.<br />
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<strong>What are your expectations for the Qatar Classico?</strong><br />
It’s going to be a tough game. We are playing the champions of Qatar and that represents a special challenge. Secondly this will be a huge game with plenty of fans in attendance, so I am expecting a lively atmosphere.<br />
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<strong>How do you feel ahead of this first Qatar Classico for you?</strong><br />
I am very excited to play in this game. I was lucky enough to be in Doha for the first game, and I witnessed a real spectacle. All of the fans in full voice, this is the game you want to be a part of as a player.<br />
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<strong>What are the strengths & weaknesses in each team?</strong><br />
Each side has strengths and weakness, but as a team we are just focusing on the win. We want to get all three points and consolidate our place in second.<br />
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<strong> Which player you fear in Al Rayyan?</strong><br />
I am not afraid of any player in Al Rayyan and I don’t know lots of them.  Our role is just to focus on the game and getting the win. If we play our game, we will be able to defeat Al Rayyan.  <br />
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<strong>What do you think of the confrontation between Al Sadd offense & Al Rayyan defense?</strong><br />
It’s going to be a battle! Al Rayyan has been good defensively this season, this is one of the reasons they are the QSL champions. Honestly I think we have the team spirit to beat Al Rayyan .<br />
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<strong>What is your ambition this season with Al Sadd?</strong><br />
I think we have the personnel to win all the trophies we compete in this season. I always look to do my best, and I feel that with the squad we have and our training team, we can do this.<br />
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<strong>Is the team capable of winning both the Qatar Cup |& Emir Cup titles?</strong><br />
Certainly, are aims are to finish second in the league and then look to win both the Qatar Cup and Emir cup competitions.<br />
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<strong>Have you enjoyed your time in the QSL this season?</strong><br />
Yes! The Qatar Stars League is very strong and competitive league, with plenty of excitement in the  games. I have enjoyed my football here, and that is helped by the high quality of players that are in Qatar.<br />
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<strong>What is your evaluation of your performance with Al Sadd up till now?</strong><br />
Personally I do not feel that I am 100% after being injured for a period. However I am getting back to full sharpness and I am eager to prove to Al Sadd how good I can be in the future.