Al Rayyan secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over local rivals Al-Ahli Doha in a Qatar Stars League clash on February 23, 2026. The win at Al Rayyan's home ground was crucial in their campaign, earned through a strong first-half performance and resilient defending late on. Al Rayyan took control early, scoring twice in the opening thirty minutes to establish a commanding lead. Al-Ahli Doha improved after the interval and pulled a goal back to set up a tense finale, but Al Rayyan's defense held firm under pressure to see out the match. The three points solidified Al Rayyan's position in the upper half of the league table, while Al-Ahli Doha's inconsistent form continued. The Al Rayyan coach highlighted the importance of the derby win for team morale.