Al Rayyan coach Leonardo Jardim spoke to the media ahead of their 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League Week 15 match against Al Arabi.

“Al Rayyan vs Al Arabi matches are always great. The opponent is a big team that won second place in the league championship last season, and this season Al Rayyan are better in the standings. We worked a lot to prepare for this match and win the three points, and on the opposite side, Al Arabi. They have players and a distinguished coach, so it will be a great game between the two teams, each of which will strive to achieve victory.

“I do not remember well the players present in the first match, but what I remember is the presence of senior players in Al Arabi during the first match, such as Verratti and Rafinha, and this is a new match and it will be difficult.

“Our goal is always to make the maximum use of players we have and the teams that always play in the final third must attack and defend, and from my experience in football, the teams that play well in attack have the best defensive lines,” said Jardim.

Al Rayyan player Roger Guedes said, “We are seeking victory against Al Arabi. The matches of the two teams are always great. The first match was difficult and strong, and we succeeded in obtaining the three points, and in the last period we worked hard in order to obtain the three points.

“The team in general is fully prepared and it will be a strong match, and we are looking forward to getting the three points, and I also hope to score in this match.”