Category: FOOTBALL

Xavi: I’m close to extending my contract with Al Sadd, excited to face Al Arabi

Al Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez stressed on the difficulty of the upcoming clash against Al-Arabi in the semi-final of the Amir Cup 2021, which will be played on Sunday evening at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “We are very excited to play Al Arabi, it is a very good team, and this is an important match for us in the Amir Cup.” ... 

Sergio Alegre: We were hoping to win and ensure qualification

Al-Sadd assistant coach Sergio Alegre expressed his dissatisfaction after his side lost 2-1 to Al-Nassr in the sixth and final matchday of the AFC Champions League group stage.

Speaking at the press conference after the match, Sergio said: “It was an intense match. We were hoping to win and ensure qualification. We played well in the first 20 minutes, but after the first goal of Al-Nassr, we fell back. We lost in some positions and tried to compensate in the last few minutes but we did not succeed.” ... 

Santi Cazorla: It will be a difficult game against Al-Nassr, and we are ready to win

Al-Sadd’s Santi Cazorla described his side’s upcoming AFC Champions League game against Al-Nassr as difficult and decisive, and stressed on the desire to win.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Cazorla: “It will be a difficult and decisive match, and it is the last game in the group. We as a team are fully prepared to win against Al-Nassr and to get the three points.” ... 

Xavi: It’s another final for us against Al-Nassr

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez addressed the media on Wednesday and stressed on the importance of the upcoming game against Al-Nassr, in the sixth and final round of the 2021 AFC Champions League group stage.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “It’s another final for us and we have to win it. It’s a very important match for us, to ensure top spot in the group and to qualify for the next stage.” ... 

Xavi: It was a great battle with Foolad, we deserve to win

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez praised his players after the 1-0 win over Iran’s Foolad in the fifth round of the AFC Champions League group stage.

In his statement to the media after the match, Xavi said: “We played a wonderful match, it was a great battle with Foolad. The Al Sadd players were better and we deserve to win. Now we are at the top of the most difficult group in the tournament.” ... 

Meshaal Barsham: We have prepared well to face Foolad

Al-Sadd goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham spoke of the difficulty of the upcoming game against Foolad on Matchday 5 of the AFC Champions League group stage, and said his side is ready for the clash.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Meshaal said: “The next match against Foolad will be difficult. It is a team that defends well and plays on the counter, which is very dangerous.” ... 

Xavi: It will be a very complicated match against Foolad

Al Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez addressed the media ahead of the upcoming AFC Champions League game against Iran’s Foolad, stressing on the complexity and difficulty of the game. The Matchday 5 clash will be played tomorrow Monday at the Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “It will be a very complicated match against Foolad, which is very important for us. We suffered against them in the first match. They are a strong offensive team.” ...