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Razvan Lucescu: Al-Sadd must show a strong reaction against Al-Duhail

Al-Sadd coach Razvan Lucescu has stressed the difficulty of the upcoming clash against Al-Duhail in Week 6 of the Doha Bank Stars League, underlining the need for full concentration and a strong reaction on the pitch.

“It will be a very tough game between two good teams, and I expect an exciting and entertaining match. It is very important for us to give everything we have and secure a victory, because we need to get back to winning ways,” Lucescu said. ... 

Razvan Lucescu: It was a difficult match, we were unlucky not to score

Al-Sadd head coach Razvan Lucescu said his team faced a tough challenge against Al Hilal in their 2-0 defeat in the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite, stressing the importance of taking their chances in such matches.

“It was a tough and difficult match, and we were unlucky not to score. In games like these, we must make the most of the chances we create,” Lucescu said. ... 

Razvan Lucescu: We expect a difficult game against Al-Hilal

Al-Sadd head coach Razvan Lucescu has confirmed that the Wolves are ready for their AFC Champions League Elite clash against Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in the second round of the competition, which will be played at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday evening.

“We expect a difficult match in a competition that is challenging in every game. This is our second match in this edition of the tournament, and we know we are also coming off a domestic defeat. However, we are not thinking about anything other than the match against Al Hilal. After the league game, we discussed the defeat, even though we had put in a good performance,” Lucescu said. ... 

Doha Bank Stars League: Al-Sadd lose to Al-Arabi

Al-Sadd suffered a 3-2 defeat to Al-Arabi in Week 5 of the 2026–2027 Doha Bank Stars League at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.

The result leaves the Wolves on 12 points. Roberto Firmino and Augustín Soria scored for Al-Sadd in the 12th and 42nd minutes respectively.

For Al-Arabi, Pablo Sarabia scored twice in the 4th and 13th minutes, while Ousama Tannane netted the winning goal in the 47th minute. ... 

Razvan Lucescu: We must give our best against Al-Arabi

Razvan Lucescu, head coach of Al-Sadd, stressed the importance of the upcoming match against Al-Arabi, within the fifth week of the Doha Bank Stars League for the 2026-2027 season.

The coach said during the pre-match press conference: “We must approach every match with the highest level of concentration, 100%. In addition, we will play for the three points. It is a match in which we must give our best, and our focus must be on it alone.” ... 

Al-Sadd defeat Al-Shaqab 6-0 in friendly

Al Sadd recorded a 6-0 win over Al-Shaqab in a friendly match held today, Saturday, at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium at Al Sadd Club.

The match comes amid the Wolves’ preparations for the upcoming stage.

Al-Sadd’s six goals were scored by Firmino (52′, 68′), Brozović (34′), Augustin Soria (44′), Mohammed Camara (64′), and Giovanni Henrique (70′). ... 

Al-Sadd lose to Lebanon in friendly

Al Sadd suffered a 2-1 loss to the Lebanon national team in a friendly match held today, Sunday, at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium at Al Sadd Club.

The match comes amid the Leader’s preparations for the upcoming stage.

Roberto Firmino succeeded in scoring Al Sadd’s only goal in the 15th minute.

Al-Sadd started the match with a lineup consisting of: Yousef Al-Balushi in goal; Alessio Romagnoli, Abdullah Al-Yazidi, Paulo Otávio and Younes Al-Hannach in defense; Guilherme Torres, Augustin Soria and Mustafa Tarek in midfield; and the attacking trio of Mohammed Waad, Claudinho and Firmino up front. ...