Al Moez Ali, the team captain, expressed his confidence in his teammates and in their ability to come out with a positive result against the Tajik Istiklol team.

Al Moez, who spoke at the press conference this evening, said: The team has entered into continuous training during the last period and everyone has the strength and determination to return to Doha with a positive result in the opening match.

Al Moez added: The Champions League is a strong and distinguished tournament that includes the league champions, which means that every match will be strong and difficult, and every team has the motivation to compete and reach the advanced stages of the tournament, and we are here today to achieve the start that gives us the advantage.

Al Moez said: All players are ready to provide the performance required of them on the field and implement the technical directions that will be provided by the technical staff. We will enter the field knowing the strength of our opponents and ready to provide what is required of us.