Doha: Al Ahli coach Younes Ali and Qatar SC coach Marquez Lopez spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 14 match, slated for Saturday.

According to Qatar News Agency, Younes Ali expressed his respect for Qatar SC, acknowledging the team's excellent players and highly experienced coach. Despite Qatar SC's recent poor results, Ali believes they will play with full force to bounce back, making the upcoming match even more challenging for Al Ahli. He emphasized the importance of putting up a strong performance in every match, treating each game like a final due to the competitive nature of the league. Ali highlighted the stakes, with all teams aiming for a top-four finish, competing for the title, or trying to escape from the bottom of the standings.

Marquez Lopez, on his part, acknowledged the anticipated difficulty of the upcoming match against Al Ahli, noting the strength and competitiveness of the league this season. Lopez reflected on their previous match, where they faced bad luck, but stressed that such outcomes are part of football. Despite their recent setbacks, Lopez is optimistic about the next match and expressed hope for achieving a positive result.