Al Wakrah coach Vicente Moreno spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 18 match against Al Shamal.

“I hope that we can overcome Al Shamal and achieve our objective in this match. Naturally, our goal in this match is to secure the three points. I am confident that the team has prepared well and we know we are facing a strong team with talented players in every position.

“I have great confidence in all players, especially since we have pledged to exert our utmost efforts to finish the season strongly in all competitions, whether in the league or Amir Cup. The truth is, I see the enthusiasm clearly on everyone’s faces, which raises our collective ambitions during this period,” said Moreno.

Al Wakrah goalkeeper Saoud Al Khater said, “The upcoming league match against Al Shamal is crucial for The Blue Wave to return to winning ways and maintain our hopes of returning to the top four. A victory in this match would be a significant step for us as we prepare for what lies ahead, particularly given that the final weeks require the utmost focus.”