Doha, April 03 (QNA) - Coaches of Al Shamal SC and Umm Salal SC say their teams are ready for Saturday's crucial meeting in round 20 of the Qatar Stars League.

Speaking ahead of the game, Al Shamal boss David Prats described the fixture as a difficult test, citing Umm Salal's strong recent form and quality squad. He noted that matches at this stage of the season are particularly challenging, with teams pushing to finish the campaign strongly. He added that his side is determined to end the season on a positive note.

Umm Salal manager Ruben Albes stressed the importance of the match, saying his team is focused solely on securing victory to improve its position and avoid relegation.

He described the game as one of three decisive fixtures, emphasizing that collecting all three points is the priority regardless of performance.

Albes also praised his players' fighting spirit and called for balance on the pitch to ensure a strong performance. (QNA)