Al-Sadd head coach Juanma Lillo spoke about the difficulty of the upcoming QNB Stars League Round 19 match against Qatar SC, and the need to win all of the remaining games.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Juanma said: “We are anticipating a challenging game ahead as we face a formidable opponent. However, we are determined to put forth our best effort and strive for victory.” ... 

Following Al-Sadd’s 3-1 victory over Umm Salal in the quarter-finals of the Amir Cup, head coach Juanma expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance and qualification for the semi-finals.

In the press conference after the match, Juanma acknowledged the challenges faced during the first half, stating, “We did not play our best, and there were some mistakes. Umm Salal’s style of play made things difficult for us, and they closely monitored most of our players, creating problems in the midfield.” ... 

Al-Sadd player Ayoub El-Kaabi confirmed that their 3-1 victory over Umm Salal was well-deserved.

El-Kaabi said in his statements after the match, “Qualifying for the semi-finals of His Highness the Amir’s Cup is well-deserved, after the level presented by the team during the match, which was not easy at all.” ... 

Al-Sadd’s first team secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 2023 Amir Cup with a 3-1 victory over Umm Salal in their quarter-final match at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Tuesday.

Al-Sadd will face Al-Shahania in the next round after this victory.

Hassan Al-Haydos netted the first goal in the 52nd minute, followed by Akram Afif scoring in the 57th minute, and then Ayoub El-Kaabi adding the third goal in stoppage time. Umm Salal’s only goal was scored by Yassin Al-Bakhit in the 82nd minute. ... 

Al-Sadd’s midfielder Rodrigo Tabata, expressed his team’s readiness to face Umm Salal in the quarter-finals of the Amir Cup.

During the pre-match press conference, Tabata said, “We are fully prepared for this match, and I personally understand the importance of the Amir Cup. We are determined to win and advance to the next stage.” ... 

Al-Sadd head coach Juanma has described his team’s upcoming quarter-final match against Umm Salal in the Amir Cup as strong and difficult.

Speaking at the match’s press conference, Juanma said, “We know that every tournament is different from the other. The Amir Cup is completely different from the Qatar Cup, and we are coming from a title loss. We know that every match we play is like a final, and we have no choice but to beat Umm Salal to advance to the semi-finals.” ... 

Al-Sadd suffered a 2-0 defeat against Al-Duhail in the final of the Qatar Cup 2023, which took place on Thursday at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

Al-Sadd started the match strongly, putting great pressure on Al-Duhail’s defense. In the fourth minute, Ayoub Al-Kaabi almost scored the first goal for Al-Sadd, but his header was saved by Al-Duhail’s goalkeeper. ... 

On Wednesday, the Al-Sadd first team wrapped up their preparations for their match against Al-Duhail in the 2023 Qatar Cup final, scheduled to kick off at 10 PM on Thursday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

The training session was attended by Engineer Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Vice President of Al-Sadd Club, Muhammad Ghanem Al-Ali, Head of Football, Turki Al-Ali, CEO of the Club, and Muhammad Ghulam Al-Balushi, Sporting Director, along with the administrative staff of the first team. ... 

Guilherme Torres spoke about the upcoming Qatar Cup final against Al Duhail, acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Guilherme said: “The cup matches are different from league matches, and this upcoming game will be very difficult for both teams. To win the cup, we need to focus and capitalise on the other team’s mistakes.” ... 

Al-Sadd head coach Juanma expressed confidence in his team’s readiness to face Al-Duhail in the Qatar Cup 2023 final, which is scheduled to kick off at 10 PM on Thursday, April 6, at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Juanma said: “We are prepared for this important final match, and we are aiming to win the title. Our preparations for the final were made through the matches we played in the league.” ...