Category: NEWS

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. ... 

AFC Champions League Elite: Al-Sadd lose to Al-Ahli

Al Sadd lost 2–1 to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli in the match held at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday, as part of the fourth round of the 2025–2026 AFC Champions League Elite.

Al Sadd remained on two points from four matches. Claudinho scored for the Wolves in the 63rd minute, while Riyad Mahrez and Mateus Goncalves netted for Al Ahli in the 34th and 68th minutes respectively. ... 

Paulo Otavio: I apologise to the fans; it was very difficult to watch the game from outside

Al Sadd player Paulo Otávio expressed his happiness with the victory achieved by his side over Al-Rayyan in the Qatar Clasico, as part of Week 9 of the 2025–2026 Doha Bank QNB Stars League season.

Paulo said in his remarks to the club’s website: “It was very difficult for me to watch the game from outside. It was painful to see my teammates running up and down and me not being able to help them. But I was very, very happy with the result — really proud of the team’s effort.” ... 

Akram Afif: The big win over Al Rayyan in the Clasico is not a benchmark

Akram Afif expressed his happiness with Al Sadd’s 5–1 victory over Al Rayyan in the ninth week of the Doha Bank Stars League.

Speaking to the media after the match, Afif said: “Thanks to God for the win. We played a good game with a clear strategy and tactics to get the victory, especially since our position in the league hasn’t been good. We did what was required and won the match.” ... 

Mohammed Waad: We dedicate this victory to the management and the fans, and we promise them even better in the future

Al Sadd player Mohammed Waad expressed his happiness after his team’s 5–1 victory over Al Rayyan in the top clash of the ninth round of the Doha Bank Stars League.

In his post-match comments, he said: “We thank the club’s management for standing by the team during the losses and poor results, and we thank our fans for their continuous support. We weren’t at our best at the start of the season, but we came back and delivered in the Clasico. We dedicate this victory to the management and the fans, and we promise them even better in what’s to come.” ... 

Al-Sadd defeat Al-Rayyan in the Qatar Clasico

Al Sadd claimed a 5–1 victory over Al Rayyan in the ninth round of the Doha Bank Stars League for the 2025–2026 season. The match took place on Thursday, October 30, at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Al Sadd Club.

With this win, Al Sadd raised their tally to 11 points. The goals for Al Sadd were scored by Roberto Firmino in the 12th minute, Boualem Khoukhi in the 45+10th minute, Akram Afif in the 52nd minute, and Rafa Mujica in the 74th minute. ...