Doha: Spanish coach David Prats of Al Shamal confirmed that his team is ready for Saturday's match against Al Arabi, which will take place at Al Bayt Stadium as part of the fourth round of the Qatari Football League "Doha Bank Stars League". Al Shamal currently leads the standings with 9 points, ahead of Qatar SC on goal difference, while Al Arabi is in 7th place with 4 points.

According to Qatar News Agency, Al Shamal coach David Prats spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League Week 4 match against Al Arabi. "We are in for a tough match against one of the best teams in the league, in my opinion, which boasts highly-skilled players, a competent technical staff, and a large fan base that strongly supports it," said Prats. "Al Arabi have strengthened their ranks with highly-skilled players during the summer transfer window, so facing them will not be easy at all," he added.

Al Arabi coach Pablo Amo stressed: "Returning after the international break was an important milestone that we took advantage of to prepare the team technically and mentally. We focused on analyzing our performance, correcting gaps and rearranging the squad to keep our collective identity." He further stated, "We are facing a strong team like Al Shamal, which has a highly-competitive spirit and is performing well. We know that the match will not be easy, but we are entering it with high focus and a sincere desire to prove that we are a team capable of improving with each round."