Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez has stressed on the difficulty of his side’s upcoming game against Al-Duhail in Round 14 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “Our next game is against Al Duhail, and in my opinion they are one of the best teams in Asia, not only in Qatar. Right now, they are in the best form in this season and so it means that it will be a very difficult game as always, especially because we are eight points above Al Duhail. In my opinion, it’s the last opportunity for them to keep their hopes (alive) in this competition.” ... 

The Al-Sadd football first team held their main training session from 5:30 PM onwards on Sunday at the club’s secondary pitch, in preparation for the upcoming QNB Stars League Round 14 clash against Al-Duhail. The match is set to kick off at 6:45 PM on Tuesday at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

The Wolves go into the game in high spirits following their 8-0 win over Al-Sailiya in Round 13, which increased their points tally to 35 and maintained the lead at the top of the table. Al-Duhail, meanwhile, are in second place with 27 points. The first phase game between the two teams ended in a 3-1 win for Al-Sadd. ... 

Al-Sadd’s Mohamed Waad remarked that his side presented a strong display against Al Sailiya to get a huge 8-0 win in Round 13 of the QNB Stars League.

In his comments after the match, Mohamed Waad said: “We gave a strong performance, implemented the coach’s instructions and finished most of our chances, scoring a lot of goals.” ... 

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his happiness after his side’s 8-0 win over Al-Sailiya in Round 13 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking to the club website after the game, Xavi said: “I am very happy with this big win over Al-Sailiya. We played one of our best games this season and it was possible to score more goals. I am delighted with the performance of all the players who were at their best today. All the players are important for us this season.” ... 

Al-Sadd racked up a huge 8-0 win over Al-Sailiya in the QNB Stars League Round 13 match which was played on Thursday at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

The result means Al-Sadd extend their lead at the top of the table, with a tally of 35 points. Baghdad Bounedjah (24′, 80′, 86′, 89′), Nam Tae-hee (36′, 54′), Ali Asad (50′) and Santi Cazorla (61′) scored the goals for the Wolves. ... 

Al-Sadd midfielder Ali Asad described his side’s upcoming game against Al-Sailiya as “difficult”, adding that the Wolves are capable of winning all the trophies this season.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Ali said: “The next game will be difficult after Al-Sailiya’s win over Al-Rayyan in their previous game. Al-Sailiya have a strong team and have great players, especially in attack. They deserve a better position based on their performances.” ... 

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez addressed the media ahead of the QNB Stars League Round 13 clash with Al Sailiya, stressing on the difficulty of the game.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “Al Sailiya is our next opponent and we must know that they defeated Al Rayyan, Al Duhail and Al Gharafa. It means the game will be difficult, especially as they work really well in defence. They follow man-to-man marking almost all over the pitch, and their coach Sami Trabelsi has a lot of experience.” ... 

The Al-Sadd first team held their main training session on Tuesday at the club’s training facility, in preparation for the QNB Stars League Round 13 game against Al-Sailiya.

The Wolves go into the game in high spirits after a 5-0 win over Al-Kharaitiyat in their previous game, extending their lead at the top of the table. Al-Sadd currently have a tally of 32 points from 12 games. Meanwhile, Al-Sailiya are in eighth place with 15 points. ... 

Qatari international referee Salman Falahi, delivered a lecture session for the Al-Sadd players on Tuesday, in the main hall of the club’s training facility, before the start of the first team’s main training session in preparation for the QSL game against Al-Sailiya.

The lecture was held in the presence of the coaching and administrative staff of the Al-Sadd team, and all the new amendments in FIFA regulations were reviewed with the use of videos to make them clear to the players. ... 

The Amir Cup 2021 draw ceremony was conducted by Qatar Football Association (QFA) at Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Monday. Defending champions Al-Sadd will begin their campaign for another title by facing Muaither in the Round of 16.

The ceremony was held in the presence of Khalid Al Kuwari, QFA’s Director of Marketing and Communications; Ali Hassan Al Salat, Head of Media; Ali Hamoud Al Nuaimi, Head of Competitions, and Hamad Al Hajri, Member of the Competitions Committee who conducted the draw proceedings. ...