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Roberto Mancini: This is a great opportunity to bounce back domestically and in Asia

Al-Sadd head coach Roberto Mancini expressed his happiness with his side’s thrilling 4-2 victory over Shabab Al-Ahli in the sixth round of the 2026 AFC Elite Champions League group stage.

The Al-Sadd coach said in the post-match press conference: “The match was not easy. We fell behind by two goals, but we came back strongly and with determination until the final minutes, and we deserved this important win. I am not talking about the referee—this is football. We made a mistake and a penalty was awarded against us, but we continued our work on the pitch.” ... 

Tarek Salman: This victory reflects the spirit of Al-Sadd players

Al-Sadd defender Tarek Salman expressed his happiness with the team’s 4-2 victory over Shabab Al-Ahli in the sixth round of the 2025-2026 AFC Elite Champions League.

Tarek said in a post-match statement: “We are happy with this important win and earning the three points after a strong match in which the players showed great fighting spirit. At the end of the game, we managed to make a comeback and turn a deficit into a victory, which reflects the spirit of Al-Sadd players.” ... 

ACL Elite: Al-Sadd overcome Shabab Al-Ahli with 4-2 comeback win

Al Sadd secured a 4–2 comeback victory over UAE side Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage match played on Tuesday, 23 December 2025, at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, as part of Round 6 of the West Zone competition.

With this win, Al Sadd moved up to five points in the table.

Rafa Mujica scored a hat-trick for Al-Sadd after coming on as a substitute (75′, 90+8′ and 90+10′), while Tarek Salman added the other goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time. ... 

Roberto Mancini: It’s a very important game; we must do everything we can

Al-Sadd head coach Roberto Mancini has confirmed that Al Sadd are ready for their upcoming match against UAE side Shabab Al Ahli, in Round 6 of the AFC Champions League Elite for the 2025–2026 season.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Mancini said: “I expect it to be a strong match, and for us it is a very important game. We have some issues ahead of this game against Shabab Al Ahli. We are missing a number of players due to their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations as well as injuries, but we will be ready for the match in any case.” ... 

Successful surgery for Guilherme Torres

Al-Sadd midfielder Guilherme Torres underwent a successful surgery in the British capital, London, after suffering a foot injury during the match against Al-Wahda of the UAE in the AFC Champions League Elite.

The player will undergo a treatment and rehabilitation program during the upcoming period.

His return to training will depend on the speed of his recovery from the injury. ... 

AFC Champions League Elite: Al-Sadd lose 1-3 to Al-Wahda

Al-Sadd lost 1–3 to Al-Wahda of the UAE, in the fifth round of the AFC Champions League Elite for the 2025–2026 season, in the match played between them at Al Nahyan Stadium on Tuesday, 25 November 2025.

With this defeat, Al-Sadd remained on two points. Al-Sadd’s only goal was scored by Claudinho in the 45+3 minute from the penalty spot, while Al-Wahda’s goals were scored by Dušan Tadić in the 55th and 66th minutes, and Caio in the 86th minute. ... 

Roberto Mancini: Al-Wahda are a very strong team, and winning is crucial for Al-Sadd; there is no alternative

Roberto Mancini, Al-Sadd’s head coach, stressed the importance of the upcoming match against UAE’s Al-Wahda in the fifth round of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025–2026.

Mancini said during the pre-match press conference: “We are facing a very strong team. Winning is crucial for Al-Sadd — there is no alternative. We need the three points to continue climbing the standings.” ...