Al-Sadd assistant coach Sergio Alegre expressed his dissatisfaction after his side lost 2-1 to Al-Nassr in the sixth and final matchday of the AFC Champions League group stage.

Speaking at the press conference after the match, Sergio said: “It was an intense match. We were hoping to win and ensure qualification. We played well in the first 20 minutes, but after the first goal of Al-Nassr, we fell back. We lost in some positions and tried to compensate in the last few minutes but we did not succeed.” ... 

Al-Sadd’s Santi Cazorla described his side’s upcoming AFC Champions League game against Al-Nassr as difficult and decisive, and stressed on the desire to win.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Cazorla: “It will be a difficult and decisive match, and it is the last game in the group. We as a team are fully prepared to win against Al-Nassr and to get the three points.” ... 

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez addressed the media on Wednesday and stressed on the importance of the upcoming game against Al-Nassr, in the sixth and final round of the 2021 AFC Champions League group stage.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “It’s another final for us and we have to win it. It’s a very important match for us, to ensure top spot in the group and to qualify for the next stage.” ... 

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez praised his players after the 1-0 win over Iran’s Foolad in the fifth round of the AFC Champions League group stage.

In his statement to the media after the match, Xavi said: “We played a wonderful match, it was a great battle with Foolad. The Al Sadd players were better and we deserve to win. Now we are at the top of the most difficult group in the tournament.” ... 

Al-Sadd rose to the top of Group D in the AFC Champions League after a 1-0 victory over Iran’s Foolad, in the Matchday 5 game that was played on Monday at Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.

Nam Tae-hee scored the only goal of the game in the 64th minute. With this victory, the Wolves climbed to the top of the group with a tally of 10 points. ... 

Al-Sadd goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham spoke of the difficulty of the upcoming game against Foolad on Matchday 5 of the AFC Champions League group stage, and said his side is ready for the clash.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Meshaal said: “The next match against Foolad will be difficult. It is a team that defends well and plays on the counter, which is very dangerous.” ... 

Al Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez addressed the media ahead of the upcoming AFC Champions League game against Iran’s Foolad, stressing on the complexity and difficulty of the game. The Matchday 5 clash will be played tomorrow Monday at the Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “It will be a very complicated match against Foolad, which is very important for us. We suffered against them in the first match. They are a strong offensive team.” ... 

The Al-Sadd first team underwent Covid-19 swab tests ahead of the AFC Champions League game against Foolad, at the team’s residence in the Burj Rafal Hotel in Riyadh.

The Wolves are preparing to face Group D opponents Foulad on Matchday 5 of the AFC Champions League 2021, in the match that will kick off at 9 pm on Monday, at the Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. ... 

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his happiness with his side’s 2-0 victory over Jordanian side Al-Wehdat on Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League 2021 group stage.

Speaking during the press conference after the game, Xavi said: “I’m happy with this victory. I must congratulate my team for their work today. We played well in defence and offence.” ... 

Al-Sadd registered their second straight win in the AFC Champions League group stage, defeating Al Wehdat 2-0 in the Matchday Four clash which was played on Friday at Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.

A penalty from Santi Cazorla (13’) and a late strike by Ali Asad (89’) delivered the three points for Al-Sadd. Al-Wehdat defender Yazan Al-Arab was sent off in the 76th minute. ...