Al Sadd coach Razvan Lucescu spoke to the media ahead of their 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League Week 9 match (Qatar Clasico) against Al Rayyan.

“It is important to deliver a top-tier performance to secure the victory and claim all three points. We face a tough and demanding match against Al Rayyan. We are fully aware of its significance and therefore we must give our absolute best to come away with a win.

“The congested match schedule is not unique to Al Sadd; every team faces the same challenge. We must manage this situation appropriately and ensure we are fully prepared for this crucial encounter,” said Lucescu.

Al Sadd player Boualem Khoukhi said, “It will be a tough, high-intensity match against Al Rayyan. We expect a fierce contest, particularly since both Al Sadd and Al Rayyan are competing for the lead.

“Despite a few recent setbacks, we always strive to perform at our best. We are working hard to deliver a performance worthy of Al Sadd and to achieve the result we are aiming for.

“The fans of Al Sadd are our primary source of support and we always aim to bring them joy. We hope to see a strong turnout for the upcoming match against Al Rayyan, as their presence serves as a great motivation for us on the pitch.”