Al-Sadd head coach Felix Sanchez confirmed that his team is fully prepared to face Al-Gharafa in Matchweek 17 of the Ooredoo Stars League. The match is set to take place on Thursday evening at Thani Bin Jassim Stadium.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, the Spanish coach said: “We have another very important match on Thursday against Al-Gharafa. At this stage of the league, we need to secure points in every game if we want to close the gap and put pressure on Al-Duhail.” ...
Al-Sadd Club has announced that Moroccan defender Romain Saïss sustained an ankle injury during first-team training.
Initial medical tests confirmed that Saïss has suffered ligament damage in his ankle. His return will depend on his recovery progress.
Al-Sadd player Moustafa Tarek expressed his joy after his team’s crucial 2-0 win over Al-Duhail in Matchweek 16 of the Ooredoo Stars League.
Speaking after the match, Moustafa said: “I congratulate my teammates, the coaching staff, and our fans on this valuable victory. This was the most important match of our season, like a final, and we thank God for the win and the three points.” ...
Al-Sadd secured a 2-0 victory over Al-Duhail in Matchweek 16 of the Ooredoo Stars League 2024-2025. The match, played at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Saturday, February 22, 2025, saw Al-Sadd close the gap with Al-Duhail in the standings to just one point, after increasing their tally to 34.
Moustafa Tarek opened the scoring in the 74th minute, while Rafa Mujica sealed the win with a goal in stoppage time (90+5). The match also saw Al-Duhail’s Ibrahim Babma sent off in the 53rd minute. ...
Al-Sadd head coach Felix Sanchez described the upcoming match against Al-Duhail as a crucial encounter for his team. The match is set to take place on Saturday evening at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium as part of Matchweek 16 of the Ooredoo Stars League.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Sanchez stated:
“We have a very tough match on Saturday against the league leaders. It is a decisive match for us, and we are fully aware of that. Our goal is to win and secure the three points, and that’s what we will try to achieve.” ...
Al Sadd suffered a 2-1 defeat to Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor in the eighth and final game of the AFC Champions League Elite group stage (West), on Monday, February 17, 2025 at JAR Stadium in Tashkent.
After this result, Al-Sadd ended the group stage with a tally of 12 points.
Brayan Riascos had put Pakhtakor ahead in the 18th minute, before Hassan Al Haydos scored Al Sadd’s equalizer from a penalty kick in the 37th minute. Riascos then added the second goal for Pakhtakor in the 57th minute.
Felix Sanchez, Al Sadd’s head coach, emphasized the importance of the upcoming clash against Pakhtakor in Matchday 8 of the AFC Champions League Elite for the 2024-2025 season.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Felix said: “We are in a highly demanding competition, and the next game against Pakhtakor will be very difficult, just like all the other matches.” ...
Abdessamad Bounacer, Al Sadd player, affirmed the team’s readiness for the upcoming match against Pakhtakor in Matchday 8 of the AFC Champions League Elite for the 2024-2025 season.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Abdessamad said: “We have a tough match ahead against the Uzbek team. Pakhtakor is aiming for a win to secure qualification for the Round of 16, but we will give our best to claim victory and make our fans happy.” ...
His Excellency Hassan bin Hamza Hashim, Qatar’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan, visited Al Sadd’s delegation on Sunday morning at the team’s hotel (Hyatt Regency) ahead of their AFC Champions League Elite Matchday 8 fixture against Pakhtakor on Monday.
Al Sadd’s sporting director, Mohammed Ghulam Al Balushi, along with several players, welcomed the ambassador upon his arrival at the hotel. ...
Al Sadd’s squad will depart for Uzbekistan on the evening of Saturday, February 15, 2025, in preparation for their match against Pakhtakor in Matchday 8 of the West Group in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-2025. The game is scheduled to take place on Monday evening at Jar Stadium in Tashkent.
The traveling squad includes the coaching and administrative staff, along with 23 players: Meshaal Barsham, Saad Al Dosari, Youssef Al Balushi, Boualem Khoukhi, Pedro Miguel, Ahmed Sayyar, Mostafa Tarek, Ahmed Suhail, Abdullah Al Yazidi, Hassan Al Haydos, Yousuf Abdurisag, Ali Asad, Giovani Henrique, Rafa Mujica, Guilherme Torres, Cristo Pérez, Musab Khidr, Claudinho, Romain Saïss, Hashim Ali, Adam Ounas, Abdessamad Bounacer, and Youcef Atal. ...
