Al-Sadd’s first team recorded a 6–1 victory over Kuwait’s Al-Qadsia in a friendly match held on Monday at the team’s training ground.

Giovanni Henrique netted a hat-trick for Al-Sadd, while Ahmed Suhail, Paulo Otávio, and Hashim Ali scored a goal apiece.

The team started with a lineup consisting of Yousef Al-Baloushi as goalkeeper; Romain Saïss, Abdesamad Bounasser, Paulo Otávio, and Youcef Atal in defense; Ali Asad, Guilherme Torres, and Cristo Gonazalez in midfield; and Hassan Al-Haydos, Hashim Ali, and Giovanni Henrique in attack. Mohamed Camara, Ahmed Suhail, and Ahmed Sayyar came on as substitutes in the second half. ... 

Al-Sadd’s first football team resumed training today, Thursday, following the rest period granted to the players after their match against Al-Ahli, in Week 11 of the Ooredoo Stars League.

The team is preparing for the start of the second phase of the league competition, set to commence after the conclusion of the Gulf Cup, which will be held in Kuwait from December 21, 2024 until January 3, 2025. ... 

Al-Sadd player Mohammed Waad successfully underwent knee surgery at Aspetar Sports Medicine Hospital on Wednesday, December 11, following a knee injury.

Waad is set to begin his recovery process in the coming days.

Al Sadd Club announces that first-team player Mohammed Waad has sustained a knee injury.

The player is scheduled to undergo surgery at Aspetar Sports Medicine Hospital later this week, which will sideline him for four months.

Al Sadd drew 2–2 with Al Ahli in their 2024-2025 Ooredoo Stars League Round 11 match, played at Al Thumama Stadium, on Saturday, 7 December 2024.

With this result, Al Sadd reached 22 points, placing them second in the league standings. Al Sadd’s goals were scored by Akram Afif in the 13th and 59th minutes, while Al Ahli’s goals were scored by Julian Draxler in the 45+4th and 52nd minutes. ... 

Felix Sanchez, the head coach of Al Sadd, emphasized the team’s readiness for the upcoming match against Al Ahli in the 11th round of the Ooredoo Stars League. The match is set to take place on Saturday at Al Thumama Stadium.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Felix said: “Our next match is against Al Ahli, and we know it is a very important game for us because we have the same number of points in the league standings.” ... 

Al-Sadd star Akram Afif expressed his happiness with the important 2-1 victory over Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia, in the AFC Champions League Elite.

In his post-match comments, Akram said: “Thank God for the win. I thank the fans, as well as the technical and medical staff, for what we achieved today.” ... 

Al Sadd coach Félix Sánchez praised his team’s performance in their 2-1 victory over Al Nassr in the sixth round of the 2024-2025 AFC Champions League Elite stage.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Sánchez said: “I congratulate the players on winning this very tough match against Al Nassr. We earned extremely important points, and I extend my congratulations to the players and our fans for this victory.” ... 

Al Sadd secured a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr in the sixth round of the AFC Champions League Elite (West Zone) on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh.

With this win, Al Sadd raised their points tally to 12, securing their spot in the knockout stage of the tournament. The goals for Al Sadd were scored by Akram Afif in the 53rd minute, and Adam Ounas in the 90+6th minute via a penalty. Al Nassr’s lone goal came from an own goal by Al Sadd defender Romain Saïss in the 80th minute. ... 

Al-Sadd’s Spanish player Cristo Gonzalez, confirmed the team’s readiness for the upcoming match against Al Nassr in the sixth round of the AFC Champions League Elite.

During the press conference, Cristo said: “We are ready for the match against Al Nassr. They are a big and distinguished team in Asia, and we have been able to prepare well during the past week for this tough challenge.” ...