Iraqi fans' eyes turn, tomorrow evening Friday, towards the International City Stadium which will host one of the most prominent matches of the eighth round of the Iraqi Stars League, when Al-Shorta meets Al-Talaba in the Baghdad capital derby.

The kickoff whistle will blow at exactly 6:00 PM, amid great public anticipation for a confrontation that is always characterized by excitement and competitiveness.

Al-Shorta enters the match going through difficult psychological conditions after the heavy defeat they suffered against Saudi Al-Ahli with a score of 5-0, within the Asian Champions League for elites, a result that affected the team's morale.

The Green Harp seeks to compensate for the continental failure and return to the path of victories locally, in order to restore balance and reconcile with its fans.

On the other hand, Al-Talaba enters the match with good morale, after presenting acceptable performances this season, currently occupying the twelfth position with 11 points.

Despite the disparity in capabilities, Al-Talaba is considered one of the tough and stubborn teams, often showing strong in derby matches, seeking to achieve a positive result that strengthens its position in the standings.

The match is expected to witness great competitiveness and a strong struggle in midfield, given Al-Shorta's need to win and regain confidence, and Al-Talaba's desire to confirm its presence as a competitor not to be underestimated.