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Doha Bank Stars League: Al-Sadd beat Al-Ahli 2-0

Al Sadd secured a 2–0 victory over Al Ahli in Round 13 of the Doha Bank Stars League for the 2025–2026 season. The match was played at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Friday, January 16, 2026.

With this win, Al Sadd raised their tally to 26 points. The goals were scored by Spanish forward Rafa Mujica in the 82nd minute and Hashem Ali in stoppage time (90+5). The match also saw Al Ahli player Khaled Radwan sent off in the 90th minute. ... 

Roberto Mancini: We need to win all the remaining games

Roberto Mancini, head coach of Al Sadd, confirmed the team’s readiness for the upcoming match against Al Ahli, as part of Round 13 of the Doha Bank Stars League.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Mancini said:
“The next match will be difficult because we are five points behind the top of the table, and for this reason we need to win every game. It will be a tough game, especially as they have changed their coach and won their last match.” ... 

Meshaal Barsham: We were confident of making a comeback

Al-Sadd goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham expressed his happiness with the 3-2 victory achieved by his side over Qatar SC at the conclusion of Round 12 of the Doha Bank Stars League.

Barsham said in his post-match comments: “It was a difficult match against a good team, but we are on the right path. We are working hard in training and matches to continue achieving victories.” ... 

Doha Bank Stars League: Al-Sadd beat Qatar SC, move to second place

Al Sadd claimed an exciting 3–2 victory over Qatar SC in Round 12 of the Doha Bank Stars League for the 2025–2026 season. The match was played at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

With this win, Al Sadd raised their tally to 23 points and moved up to second place in the league table. The goals for Al Sadd were scored by Akram Afif in the 31st minute, Roberto Firmino in the 50th minute, and Rafa Mujica in the 54th minute. Qatar SC’s goals came through João Pedro in the 3rd minute and Niall Mason in the 44th minute. ... 

Roberto Mancini: We need to get maximum points in the second phase

Al-Sadd head coach Roberto Mancini confirmed that his side is fully prepared for their upcoming match against Qatar in Round 12 of the Doha Bank Stars League for the 2025–2026 season.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, the Al Sadd coach said:
“The next match is very important for us, because we need to continue on our path and collect many points in order to close the gap with the team in first place. We know it will be a difficult match, as Qatar are a good team.” ... 

Roberto Mancini: The match will be difficult as Al Shamal are a very good team

Al Sadd head coach Roberto Mancini confirmed that his side is ready for their upcoming match against Al Shamal in Round 11 of the Doha Bank Stars League, which will be played on Monday evening at Al Shamal Stadium.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, the Italian coach said: “This match will be difficult because Al Shamal are a very good team, but for us it is very important to reduce the points gap between us and the team at the top of the table.” ... 

Roberto Mancini: This is a great opportunity to bounce back domestically and in Asia

Al-Sadd head coach Roberto Mancini expressed his happiness with his side’s thrilling 4-2 victory over Shabab Al-Ahli in the sixth round of the 2026 AFC Elite Champions League group stage.

The Al-Sadd coach said in the post-match press conference: “The match was not easy. We fell behind by two goals, but we came back strongly and with determination until the final minutes, and we deserved this important win. I am not talking about the referee—this is football. We made a mistake and a penalty was awarded against us, but we continued our work on the pitch.” ...