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King Salman Club Cup: Al-Sadd defeat Al-Ahli Tripoli to qualify for quarterfinals

Al-Sadd secured a 1-0 victory against Libya’s Ahli Tripoli in their King Salman Club Cup Group B third-round match, which took place on Wednesday at the Damac Club Stadium in Abha.

The sole goal of the match came from Brazilian Paulo Otavio in the 89th minute.

With this win, Al-Sadd qualified for the quarter-finals, leading Group B with 7 points, after two wins against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal and Libya’s Ahli Tripoli, and a draw against Morocco’s Wydad. ... 

Romain Saïss: A tough match awaits us against Ahli Tripoli

Al-Sadd’s Moroccan defender Romain Saïss affirmed his team’s readiness to face Libya’s Ahli Tripoli in the third round of the King Salman Club Cup.

Saïss stated during the pre-match press conference, “Another challenging match awaits us, and victory is crucial for us. Ahli Tripoli also has a chance to qualify. While one point may be enough for us to advance, we must not rely on this assumption. Our goal is to win and top the group.” ... 

Baghdad Bounedjah: The match was intense, our victory was well-deserved

Algerian striker Baghdad Bounedjah expressed his immense joy after securing victory against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal in the second round of the King Salman Club Cup group stage.

Bounedjah stated in his post-match remarks, “It was a highly competitive match, and we succeeded in achieving the victory through a stellar performance from our team. We are thrilled to have secured this triumph, as it strengthens our position in our group in the tournament and propels us forward.” ... 

Akram Afif: I congratulate our fans on this important victory over a strong opponent

Al-Sadd star Akram Afif conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the club’s fans following their crucial 3-2 win against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal in the second round of the King Salman Club Cup group stage.

In his post-match statements, Akram said, “We are absolutely thrilled with this important triumph over a strong team like Al-Hilal. They put up a tough fight and have players of exceptional caliber. However, we handled the match with precision and determination, resulting in a strong performance from our side. Congratulations to our fans.” ... 

Emanuel Infante: We got a deserved victory against Al-Hilal

Al-Sadd assistant coach Emanuel Infante praised the team after their thrilling 3-2 win against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal in the King Salman Club Cup.

During the post-match press conference, Infante expressed his satisfaction with the hard-fought win in a challenging and spirited game. He praised the team’s outstanding performance against a formidable opponent in front of their passionate fans. ... 

King Salman Club Cup: Al-Sadd defeat Al-Hilal 3-2

Al-Sadd’s first team secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal in their second King Salman Club Cup Group B fixture on Sunday at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sport City Stadium.

With this hard-fought win, Al-Sadd climbed to the top of Group B with 4 points, following a goalless draw in the first round against Morocco’s Wydad. ... 

Bruno Miguel: We’ll face a tough opponent, only fully fit players will participate

Bruno Miguel, the head coach of Al-Sadd, spoke about the challenge of the upcoming match against Al-Hilal from Saudi Arabia in the second round of Group B in the King Salman Club Cup.

During the press conference, Bruno Miguel stated, “We are still in the early preparation phase. We’ll be facing a strong and formidable opponent. We need thorough preparation for this tournament and the entire season ahead. It’s not just us; all the teams are currently in the preparation stage, and the competition is close.” ... 

Bruno Miguel: We gained many positives against Wydad

Bruno Miguel, the coach of Al-Sadd, expressed his contentment with the team’s performance during the match against Wydad of Morocco in the opening round of Group B in the King Salman Arab Club Champions Cup.

In his post-match remarks, Bruno said, “We delivered a strong performance, and this game is part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming season, for which we are preparing rigorously.” ...