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Defending champions Al Sadd face last year’s runners-up Al Duhail in a high-stakes clash at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Thursday night. Both teams sit on 7 points after five matches, trailing leaders Al Shamal and Qatar SC who have 13 each.
Al Duhail enter the match on the back of big wins over Al Arabi (8-1) and Umm Salal (4-2), while Al Sadd are looking to bounce back after a draw with Al Wakrah and a loss to Al Shahania. Coaches Djamel Belmadi and Felix Sanchez both stressed the importance of the encounter, with players from each side promising a strong performance.
Earlier in the evening, Al Rayyan take on Al Gharafa at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Both sides are level on 10 points, with Al Rayyan holding third place on goal difference. Al Rayyan come off a 3-0 win over Al Ahli, while Gharafa were held 0-0 by leaders Al Shamal.
Round 6 Fixtures
Thursday:
Al Rayyan vs Al Gharafa (6pm),
Al Sadd vs Al Duhail (8pm)
Friday:
Al Wakrah vs Umm Salal (6pm),
Al Shahania vs Al Ahli (8pm)
Saturday:
Al Sailiya vs Al Arabi (6pm),
Qatar SC vs Al Shamal (8pm)