Roberto Mancini: Al-Wahda are a very strong team, and winning is crucial for Al-Sadd; there is no alternative

Roberto Mancini, Al-Sadd’s head coach, stressed the importance of the upcoming match against UAE’s Al-Wahda in the fifth round of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025–2026.

Mancini said during the pre-match press conference: “We are facing a very strong team. Winning is crucial for Al-Sadd — there is no alternative. We need the three points to continue climbing the standings.” ... 

Doha Bank Stars League: Al-Sadd defeat Al-Sailiya 3-1

Al-Sadd defeated Al-Sailiya 3–1 in the tenth round of the Doha Bank Stars League for the 2025–2026 season, in the match played between the two sides at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Saturday, 22 November 2025.

With this result, Al-Sadd secured their third consecutive victory, reaching 17 points. Al-Sadd’s goals were scored by Brazilian forward Giovani Henrique in the 18th and 55th minutes, and Akram Afif in the 48th minute. Al-Sailiya’s goal was scored by Adam Ounas in the 50th minute. ... 

Roberto Mancini: It’s very important for us to win against Al-Sailiya

Al-Sadd head coach Roberto Mancini spoke of the importance of winning the upcoming Doha Bank Stars League Round 10 game against Al-Sailiya.

Addressing the media at the pre-match press conference, Mancini said: “The next game will be difficult because the most difficult game is always the next.

For us it’s very important to win this game because we need to try to close the gap between us and the first position.  I think that against Al-Sailiya, it will be a tough match.” ... 

Roberto Mancini: I am very happy to be with Al-Sadd and I hope we achieve many victories

Roberto Mancini, the new head coach of Al-Sadd’s first football team, expressed his happiness at taking charge of the team in the coming period.

Mancini said in his statements to Al-Sadd’s official website:
“I am very happy to be here. Thank you to Al-Sadd. I hope we can achieve many victories, and we want to perform better because our current position is not fitting for a club like Al-Sadd.” ... 

Youcef Atal: We achieved an important victory over Umm Salal

Al-Sadd’s Algerian player Youcef Atal expressed his great happiness with his side’s big 8–3 victory over Umm Salal, in Week 7 of the 2025–2026 Doha Bank Stars League season.

Atal said after the match: “Congratulations to us and hard luck to Umm Salal. The match was not easy at all, but the team delivered a strong performance and managed to achieve our main goal, which was winning the three points.” ... 

Doha Bank Stars League: Al Sadd record 8-3 win over Umm Salal

Al Sadd recorded a resounding 8–3 victory over Umm Salal in Week 7 of the 2025–2026 Doha Bank Stars League season. The match took place on Saturday, November 8, at Al Khor Stadium.

With this win, Al Sadd raised their tally to 14 points.
Al Sadd’s goals were scored by Roberto Firmino (hat-trick) in the 24th, 65th, and 70th minutes, Akram Afif in the 29th minute, Rafa Mujica in the 43rd, Giovanni Henrique in the 48th, Claudinho in the 73rd, and Agustín Soria in the 88th. ... 

Sergio Alegre: It will be a tough game against Umm Salal

Al Sadd head coach Sergio Alegre spoke about the importance of the upcoming match against Umm Salal, as part of Week 7 of the 2025–2026 Doha Bank Stars League season.

Alegre said during the pre-match press conference:
“The game against Umm Salal will definitely be difficult. They have performed well in all their matches so far, except the last one against Al Shamal. But they have experienced players and a seasoned coach. ...