The police team is preparing for a strong confrontation against Al-Ittihad Saudi tomorrow evening, Monday, at the International City Stadium in Baghdad, as part of the third round of the 2025-2026 AFC Champions League.

The coaching staff, led by coach Moamen Soliman, relies on three key factors to achieve victory in a difficult match against a team that technically surpasses them, aiming for the first victory for the Iraqi team in the tournament this season.

The presence of the green lyre fans at the International City Stadium, which accommodates more than 30,000 spectators, is one of the important factors that the team depends on in the match. The stadium is expected to be fully packed, providing the players with a strong boost to minimize the technical gaps with the Saudi competitor.

Fans are also keen to prepare distinctive 'tifo' designs to support the team, which increases the motivation for players to deliver an outstanding performance, playing with high enthusiasm, as the police fans are accustomed to supporting the team in crucial matches, both locally and in Asia.

The police team has also benefited from a suitable rest period after their last official match against the electricity team on October 4, giving the players enough time to regain physical and moral fitness and review their technical accounts before the anticipated confrontation.

On the other hand, Al-Ittihad Saudi is suffering from a busy match schedule, having recently played against Al-Fayha in the Saudi Roshan League and preparing to face the police in Baghdad before a classic matchup with Al-Hilal at the end of this week, which places the Iraqi police team in a better physical and technical position.

The police aim to compensate for their previous loss against Al-Gharafa Qatari 2-0 in the second round and achieve a positive result against a strong opponent. The police match is an opportunity to please the fans and regain confidence after a shaky start in the tournament.

The police team recalls the experience of Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, who previously defeated Al-Ittihad Jeddah 2-0 in the AFC Champions League two years ago, enhancing the desire among players and the coaching staff to repeat the achievement, benefiting from the home ground and crowd factor in turning desire into reality.

After two rounds of the tournament, the police team occupies the tenth position in the Western Group with only one point, after drawing 1-1 with Al-Sadd Qatari and losing to Al-Gharafa 2-0, which increases the importance of the upcoming match on Monday.