Al Duhail coach Djamel Belmadi spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 20 match against Al Gharafa.

“We have another important match ahead of us and we aim to secure a victory and continue our winning streak from the last two games. We also look forward to maintaining the same level and performance we have shown recently.

“It is crucial that we maintain our confidence in the team, in addition to focusing on preparing well for upcoming challenges, particularly in the AFC Champions League Elite. After the international break, It is important that we are in top form before facing Al Gharafa,” said Belmadi.

Al Duhail player Youssouf Sabaly said, “We are fully aware of the difficulty of the match against Al Gharafa, as they are one of the main contenders for the league title this season. Despite this, we aim to finish the season strongly and continue our recent winning streak in the league.”