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Bruno Miguel: It will be a tough game against Qatar SC

Al-Sadd head coach Bruno Miguel has emphasised the difficulty of the upcoming clash against Qatar SC, in Round 4 of the Expo Stars League.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, he said: “The upcoming game against Qatar SC is going to be tough because they play differently. Each opponent has its own style of play, and we need to understand these styles. We also have to support our key players, to progress as a team, and score goals. Our main challenge is to keep a clean sheet while trying to score ourselves.” ... 

Hassan Al-Haydos: We apologise to our fans, we had played for the three points

Hassan Al-Haydos, the captain of Al-Sadd, emphasized that luck was not on their side in the match against Sharjah in the first round of the AFC Champions League group stage.

Al-Haydos stated in his remarks after the match, “We entered the match with the goal of winning and securing the three points, but we didn’t succeed. Luck was not with us in taking advantage of the opportunities presented to us and converting them into goals.” ... 

Bruno Miguel: Proud of the players, we created many chances but were not lucky

Al-Sadd head coach Bruno Miguel expressed his disappointment with his side’s goalless draw against Sharjah from the United Arab Emirates in their opening game of the AFC Champions League group stage.

During the post-match press conference, the coach stated, “We played well, and we were the better team throughout the match. We created many chances but couldn’t find the back of the net. We also missed a penalty that could have helped us secure the three points.” ... 

AFC Champions League: Al-Sadd draw 0-0 with Sharjah

Al-Sadd played out a goalless draw against the UAE’s Sharjah in the opening match of Group B of the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League. The match was played at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Monday evening.

The game started with Al-Sadd putting pressure on Sharjah’s players in their own half. In the 10th minute, Akram Afif made a run from the left side and took a powerful shot, which was saved by Sharjah’s goalkeeper, resulting in a corner kick. ... 

Tarek Salman: We are enthusiastic about the start of the Champions League

Al-Sadd’s Tarek Salman described the opening match against Emirati side Sharjah in the AFC Champions League as strong and challenging.

During the press conference, the player stated, “The opening match is always tough, and we aim to give our best performance. Sharjah is a strong team that has achieved two domestic titles. We are excited about the Asian tournament returning to Al-Sadd’s stadium for the first time since 2020.” ... 

Al-Sadd to play in black, Sharjah in white

The match coordination meeting for the 2023-24 AFC Champions League group stage clash between Al-Sadd and Sharjah took place on Sunday morning, at Al-Sadd club headquarters. The Group B first round fixture is set to be played on Monday at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

During the meeting, it was agreed that Al-Sadd would wear their black kit, while Sharjah would play in white. ... 

Al-Sadd hold main training session to prepare for Sharjah clash

The Al-Sadd first team held their main training session from 6:00 PM on Saturday, at the main pitch of Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, in preparation for their upcoming match against Sharjah from the United Arab Emirates in the first round of Group B of the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League. This group also includes Nasaf from Uzbekistan and Al-Faisaly from Jordan. ... 

Internationals return as Al-Sadd prepare for Sharjah clash

The Al-Sadd first team continued their training sessions at the club’s training centre in preparation for their participation in the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League.

Today’s training session saw the return of the international players following their participation with the Qatar national team in friendly matches during the month of September. Also present were the players from the Olympic team and the foreign players after the conclusion of their international matches during the recent break. ... 

Official Statement: Withdrawal from the Ooredoo Cup

Al-Sadd Sports Club announces its withdrawal from the Ooredoo Cup tournament for the 2023-2024 season.

The club has submitted an official letter to the Qatar Stars League Management, expressing its apology for not participating in the tournament this year. This decision is due to the call-ups for 21 players to various national teams, in addition to several players being sidelined with long-term injuries. ...