Al Rayyan’s Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium will host a hugely-popular match in Week 2 of the 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League when Al Gharafa face Al Arabi on Friday, August 22, 2025. The kick-off is at 6.30pm.

Led by Portuguese coach Pedro Martins, Al Gharafa secured a valuable 4-2 victory over Umm Salal in the first week, demonstrating their readiness to compete from the start.

In the meantime, Al Arabi, guided by Spaniard Pablo Amo, faced a setback with a draw against Al Wakrah.

Al Gharafa excelled in the initial round, attributed to the synergy of their key players, including Ferjani Sassi, Yacine Brahimi and Joselu.

They bolstered their squad with significant acquisitions during the summer transfer window, particularly Jamaican Mason Holgate and Spaniard Alvaro Djalo.

Conversely, Al Arabi aim to recover from their draw with Al Wakrah and will depend on a mix of regular players, such as Jordanian Yazan Al Naimat, Spaniard Rodri Sanchez and Senegalese Abdou Diallo. They have also enhanced their squad during the summer transfer window, especially with the addition of Spaniard Pablo Sarabia, Frenchman Jordan Veretout and Spanish striker Javier Hernandez, reflecting the their lofty aspirations this season.

The much-anticipated encounters between Al Gharafa and Al Arabi have consistently been linked with thrill both on and off the field.

With the commencement of the new season and the influx of numerous new players in both teams, the expected clash is likely to be fiercely competitive and exhilarating, with its result poised to significantly influence the competition in the forthcoming stages.

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