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Khoukhi Boualem: We played a strong game and deserved all three points

Al Sadd player Boualem Khoukhi expressed his happiness with the team’s emphatic 6–2 victory over Qatar SC in the second week of the Doha Bank Stars League for the 2026–2027 season.

Speaking after the match, Khoukhi said: “We played a strong game and deserved to take all three points.”

He added: “Thank God, we played a great match, secured a convincing victory and claimed all three points. We also continued to play until the final minute, and every player gave his best.” ... 

Doha Bank Stars League: Al-Sadd record six-goal win over Qatar SC

Al Sadd secured a 6–2 victory over Qatar SC in the second week of the Doha Bank Stars League, in the match played at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium at Al Rayyan Sports Club on Friday.

With this victory, the Wolves moved to six points. Paulo Otavio scored twice for Al Sadd in the 15th and 23rd minutes, while Yusuf Abdurisag added the third goal in the 29th minute. Roberto Firmino scored in the 72nd minute, Claudinho added Al Sadd’s fifth in the 85th minute, before Akram Afif completed the six-goal tally in the second minute of stoppage time. ... 

Razvan Lucescu: We must give everything from the first whistle until the last

Al-Sadd coach Razvan Lucescu spoke of the importance of the upcoming Doha Bank Stars League Round 2 game against Qatar SC, which is scheduled to be played on Friday, 28 August at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Razvan said: “Usually, the next game is always important because there are three points to be won. It is difficult because the particularity of the league is that in every game, one team could win over the other team. So we must be very well prepared, very concentrated, very focused, to be able to give everything from the first whistle until the last whistle of the referee.” ... 

Al-Sadd begin 2026-27 league campaign with 3-1 victory over Al-Ahli

Al Sadd defeated Al Ahli 3–1 in the opening week of the Doha Bank Stars League for the 2026–2027 season, in the match played today, Saturday, at Al Sadd’s Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.

With this victory, Al Sadd secured their first three points of the season. Al Sadd’s three goals were scored by Akram Afif in the 11th minute, Claudinho in the 44th minute, and Pedro Miguel in the 45+6th minute. Giovanni Henrique missed a penalty for Al Sadd in the 35th minute, while Al Ahli’s Erik Exposito scored from the penalty spot in the 80th minute. ... 

Razvan Lucescu: We must show the right mentality from the very first moment

Al-Sadd head coach Razvan Lucescu expressed his thoughts ahead of his side’s opening game of the 2026-27 Doha Bank Stars League season against Al-Ahli, emphasising the need to be focused.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Razvan said: “Every time we start a new season, there are always a lot of emotions. It’s the moment when we finally get into the real work of being a team, of being a coach and a player. So, all of us are really looking forward to the beginning of the season.” ... 

Al-Sadd lift Ahrar Cup after 2-0 win over MC Alger

Al Sadd have been crowned champions of the 2026 Al Ahrar Cup after defeating Algerian side MC Alger 2–0 in the game which was played on Saturday at Al Sadd’s Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.

Yousuf Abdurisag opened the scoring in the 54th minute, before captain Hassan Al Haydos doubled Al Sadd’s lead in the 75th minute. The match also saw Roberto Firmino miss a penalty in the 65th minute.

Razvan Lucescu: Proud to be here at a big club like Al-Sadd

Romanian coach Razvan Lucescu expressed his great happiness at joining a club of Al-Sadd’s stature for the upcoming season during the pre-match press conference ahead of Al-Sadd’s clash against MC Alger for the Al-Ahrar Cup.

Speaking at the press conference, Lucescu said: “I am proud to be here at a big club like Al-Sadd. I know this is the first match, and we are all fully focused. Although it is the beginning of the season, playing a friendly match with the status of a tournament will certainly be a motivating factor for us.” ... 

Al-Sadd defeat Trabzonspor in third preseason friendly

Al-Sadd recorded a 1–0 victory over Turkish side Trabzonspor in their third pre-season friendly during the club’s training camp in Austria on Thursday, as preparations continued for the 2026–2027 season.

Al-Sadd started the match with Saad Al-Dosari in goal; Tarek Salman, Paulo Otávio, Abdessamad Bounacer and Younes Al-Hannash in defence; Augusto Soria, Claudinho, Hashim Ali and Guilherme Torres in midfield; while Roberto Firmino and Rafa Mujica led the attack. ...