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Felix Sanchez: Mistakes cost us the match against Al Ahli

Al Sadd head coach Félix Sánchez expressed his disappointment after his team’s 3-1 loss to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli in Matchday 7 of the AFC Champions League Elite.

“We knew it would be a very tough match against a strong team with quality players. We started well and scored early but couldn’t maintain our lead. We conceded avoidable goals, and everyone shares responsibility. We tried to come back but couldn’t, while Al Ahli capitalized on their chances,” Sánchez said in the post-match press conference. ... 

Al Sadd suffers first ACL Elite defeat against Al Ahli

Al Sadd endured its first loss in the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite, falling 3-1 to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli in Matchday 7 of the West Region group stage on Monday, 3 February, at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.

The result means that Al Sadd remained on 12 points in the standings.

Akram Afif gave the hosts an early lead in the first minute. However, Roberto Firmino equalized for Al Ahli in the 10th minute, before Roger Ibañez made it 2-1 in the 39th minute. Riyad Mahrez sealed the victory with Al Ahli’s third goal in the 83rd minute. ... 

Ahmed Suhail: Happy with the win over Al-Arabi, it was crucial to get three points

Al-Sadd player Ahmed Suhail expressed his happiness with the team’s 3-1 victory over Al-Arabi in Matchweek 14 of the Ooredoo Stars League.

In his post-match comments, Suhail said: “The three points were crucial for us at this stage of the league. During halftime, we discussed the importance of making a comeback and securing the win, and thankfully, we managed to turn the result in our favour.” ... 

Ooredoo Stars League: Al-Sadd claim 3-1 derby victory over Al-Arabi

Al-Sadd secured a 3-1 victory over Al-Arabi in Matchweek 14 of the 2024-2025 Ooredoo Stars League. The match took place on Thursday, 30 January 2025, at Al Thumama Stadium.

With this win, Al-Sadd moved up to 28 points. Al-Arabi took the lead through a goal from Ahmed Alaaeldin in the 18th minute. They then missed a chance to double their advantage, when Abdou Diallo’s penalty was saved by Meshaal Barsham just before halftime. ... 

Felix Sanchez: Al-Arabi game is an opportunity for us to bounce back

Al-Sadd head coach Félix Sánchez has confirmed his team’s readiness for their upcoming clash against Al-Arabi in Matchweek 14 of the 2024-25 Ooredoo Stars League.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, he said: “We have a big game against Al-Arabi on Thursday. This is a great opportunity for us to bounce back after recent results. We know the season is long and full of ups and downs.” ... 

Official: Claudinho signs for Al-Sadd until 2029

Al Sadd Club has officially announced the signing of Brazilian star Claudinho from Russian club Zenit.

The Brazilian player has signed a four-year contract with Al Sadd, with the deal running until 2029.

The 28-year-old previously played for RB Bragantino in Brazil, appearing in 126 matches and scoring 32 goals, including 18 goals during the 2019-2020 season, where he was crowned top scorer of the Brazilian league. ... 

Ooredoo Stars League: Al-Sadd lose to Qatar SC

Al Sadd’s first team suffered a 1-0 defeat against Qatar SC in Week 13 of the 2024-2025 Ooredoo Stars League season. The match was held today, Thursday, at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

Qatar SC’s goal came through Al Sadd defender Romain Saïss in the 83rd minute, after he headed into his own net. ... 

Felix Sanchez: We know it will be a challenging match against Qatar

Felix Sanchez, the head coach of Al Sadd, highlighted the importance of the upcoming match against Qatar SC in Week 13 of the Ooredoo Stars League, scheduled to take place on Thursday evening at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, the Al Sadd coach said: “We are now preparing for the game against Qatar SC. At this stage of the season, every point matters, and we fully understand that it will be a strong and challenging match.” ...