Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan go look to maintain their winning start for AFC Champions League Two when dem face Saudi Arabia‘s Al Taawoun at Wolves Park in Buraidah today, with kick-off set for 7:00pm.
The Group C leaders opened their campaign with thrilling 4-3 victory over Jordan‘s Al Faisaly, while Al Taawoun conceded late to settle for 1-1 draw away to Oman‘s Al Nahda.
Al Rayyan coach Vicente Moreno expect tough challenge despite Al Taawoun’s difficult start to season, saying the Saudi side get quality players and excellent coach.
For press conference yesterday, Moreno talk say: ‘We certainly have great respect for Al Taawoun; we know they are a good team. It is true they didn’t start the season well, but the match will be difficult, and I have full confidence in my team.’
The Spaniard, wey face Al Taawoun during him time at Al Shabab, talk say him team go ready for different tactical approaches after the Saudi club change coaches. ‘We will be ready with solutions for the match. I certainly hope we play better tomorrow, and we will see how Al Taawoun plays,’ he add.
Moreno confirm say all players dey available as Al Rayyan prepare for busy month, with the coach targeting success across competitions. ‘Our ambition is to win it, God willing,’ he talk about the continental tournament.
Al Rayyan player Ahmed Al-Menhali also underline say securing the points dey important. ‘Facing Al-Taawoun is tough; we aim to secure the points,’ he talk, adding say the team hope to deliver strong performance and claim victory.
For lineup, Al-Taawoun go line up in 4-2-3-1 led by El Mahdioui, while Al-Rayyan SC go set up in 4-4-2 led by De Sart. Al-Taawoun head coach na Vuk Rasovic, while Al-Rayyan SC dey managed by Vicente Moreno. The match dey played at Al-Taawoun Club Stadium for AFC Champions League Two Round 2 – First Leg on Wednesday 14-10-2026.
For the other Group C match today, Al Faisaly go host Al Nahda at Amman International Stadium, with kick-off at 9:15pm.
