Roberto Mancini, Al Sadd’s head coach, confirmed the team’s readiness for the upcoming match against Al Shahania, as part of Week 15 of the 2025–2026 Doha Bank Stars League.

Mancini said during the press conference: “The next match will be difficult, because every match for us is difficult, as all the teams that play against Al Sadd play with great strength.” ... 

Al Sadd goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham expressed his happiness with the important 3–1 victory achieved by the team against Al Gharafa in Week 14 of the Doha Bank Stars League.

Barsham said in his post-match remarks: “It was an important win for us. We entered the match with full strength, and our goal was to score first — and we succeeded. The players delivered a great performance, and we earned three important points in the race for the league title.” ... 

Al Sadd claimed a 3–1 victory over Al Gharafa at the conclusion of Week 14 of the 2025–2026 Doha Bank Stars League season. The match was played at Thani bin Jassim Stadium on Saturday, 31 January 2026.

With this win, Al Sadd moved up to 29 points. The goals for Al Sadd were scored by Roberto Firmino in the 47th minute, Geovane Henrique in the 55th minute, and Akram Afif in the fifth minute of stoppage time (90+5′). Al Gharafa’s only goal was scored by Ayoub Al Aloui in the 65th minute. ... 

Al-Sadd head coach Roberto Mancini described his side’s upcoming match against Al Gharafa, in Week 14 of the Doha Bank Stars League, as strong and difficult.

Mancini said during the pre-match press conference: “All league matches are very difficult, and in the upcoming game we will face the team at the top of the table, which makes the match even more challenging. But for us, it is very important to try to win this game.” ... 

Al Sadd announces that first-team player, Algerian defender Youcef Atal, has suffered a rupture in the Achilles tendon of his right foot.

The player will undergo surgery in the coming days, and the length of his recovery will depend on the progress of his condition.

Al-Sadd coach Roberto Mancini expressed his happiness over winning the Qatari–UAE Super Shield following the 3-2 victory over Shabab Al Ahli.

Mancini said in statements to Al Sadd’s official website after the match: “I am extremely happy for the team, the players, and the fans who came and supported us strongly. We played an outstanding match and managed to crown our efforts throughout the game with this great victory.” ... 

Hassan Al-Haydos, captain of Al Sadd, expressed his immense happiness over the team’s victory against Shabab Al Ahli and their crowning as champions of the Qatar–UAE Super Shield.

Al-Haydos said in a press statement following the trophy ceremony: “Praise be to God for this victory and for winning the Qatar–UAE Super Shield. The match was intense and exciting from both sides. Shabab Al Ahli played at a high level and forced us to fight until the very last moment.” ... 

Al Sadd were officially crowned champions of the Qatar–UAE Super Shield for the 2026 football season after securing a 3–2 victory over Shabab Al Ahli in the match held today at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.

The trophy was presented to Al Sadd by His Excellency Mr. Mohammed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Vice President of the Qatar Football Association and Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Qatar–UAE Super Cup, alongside Jamal Al Merri, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the UAE Pro League, and His Excellency Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, Vice President of Al Sadd and Minister of Municipality. ... 

Al Sadd were crowned champions of the third edition of the Qatar–UAE Super Shield after defeating UAE side Shabab Al Ahli 3–2 in the match that was played at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Sadd Club, on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Shabab Al Ahli opened the scoring through Yuri César in the 30th minute, before Roberto Firmino equalised for Al Sadd from the penalty spot in the 55th minute. Akram Afif then put Al Sadd ahead in the 74th minute, but Mohammed Juma brought Shabab Al Ahli level again in the 78th minute. Deep into stoppage time, Firmino struck once more (90+6′) to seal the victory for Al Sadd. ... 

Italian coach Roberto Mancini confirmed that Al Sadd are fully ready to face Shabab Al Ahli in the Qatar-UAE Super Shield, which will be played on Saturday evening, January 24, 2026, at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Mancini said: “The team is in full readiness after completing its preparations over the past few days for a match in which we are aiming to win and secure our first title of the current season. The match will be difficult, as we are facing a strong opponent with high-quality players.” ...