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AFC Champions League: Al-Sadd conclude preparations for Al-Nassr clash

Al-Sadd wrapped up preparations for the upcoming AFC Champions League group stage clash against Al-Nassr, with a final training session on Sunday evening. The Matchday 5 fixture will be played at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Monday, and will kick off at 6 PM.

The Wolves go into the game sitting in second place in Group D with 8 points from 2 wins and 2 draws, while Al-Nassr are first with 10 points, from 3 wins and a draw. The first leg of the tie was played in Riyadh in February, and ended in a 2-2 stalemate. ... 

Nam Tae-hee: We must be fully prepared to face Al-Nassr

Al-Sadd’s South Korean midfielder Nam Tae-hee stressed on the importance of being fully prepared, ahead of the upcoming game against Saudi side Al-Nassr, on Matchday 5 of the AFC Champions League group stage.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Nam said: “We will face a strong team. Al-Nassr is better than last season and therefore we have to be more than 100% ready. If we play with the same quality as in the previous match against Al Ain, we will be able to get the win and the three points.” ... 

Xavi: We’ll face one of the best teams in the competition, we cannot relax

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez has emphasised the difficulty of facing Saudi side Al-Nassr, in the upcoming AFC Champions League Matchday 5 game, which is set to be played on Monday at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “Al Nassr is one of the best teams in the competition. We played them in the quarterfinals last year and also in February this year. But this time, it will be different. They have strengthened the team with new players, and they have an excellent striker – Abderrazak Hamdallah.” ... 

Khoukhi Boualem: We managed to correct the mistakes from the first game

Al-Sadd defender Khoukhi Boualem described the 4-0 victory over Al Ain in the AFC Champions League as a deserved result.

Speaking after the game, Khoukhi said: “This win gave us a great boost for our morale before the next matches.”

“We performed well, and we managed to play a big game. We succeeded in correcting the mistakes from the first match and we got three important points for the team’s campaign.” ... 

Akram Afif: We deserve this big win

Akram Afif expressed his delight after Al-Sadd’s 4-0 victory over Al-Ain, on Matchday 4 of the AFC Champions League 2020.

In his comments after the match, Afif said: “The match was difficult in the first half. We went ahead with a goal, but in the second half we showed a better level and succeeded in winning 4-0.” ... 

Baghdad Bounedjah: We played with great focus, and gave our 100%

Al-Sadd striker Baghdad Bounedjah praised his side’s performance after the 4-0 win over Al-Ain on Matchday 4 of the AFC Champions League.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Bounedjah said: “Congratulations to everyone for the win. We came into the game with a lot of focus and controlled the game completely. We wasted a few chances in the first half, but in the second half, we increased our focus and got the 4-0 win.” ... 

Xavi: We played a great game today, everything was perfect

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his happiness after his side’s big 4-0 win over Al-Ain on Matchday 4 of the AFC Champions League group stage.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Xavi said: “We are very happy with this win. We played a great game. It was a big performance from us. Everything was perfect – attack, defence, set-pieces. We also had luck as they had some chances, but this is football.” ... 

AFC Champions League: Al-Sadd defeat Al-Ain 4-0 on Matchday 4

Al-Sadd got back to winning ways in the AFC Champions League with a convincing 4-0 triumph over Al-Ain, in their Matchday 4 clash in Group D, which was held at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Friday evening.

The result sent the Wolves to the top of the group table temporarily with 8 points, awaiting the result of the other game between Al-Nassr and Sepahan. Al-Sadd’s goals came from Baghdad Bounedjah (26′, 70′), Akram Afif (56′) and Rodrigo Tabata (86′). ... 

AFC Champions League: Al-Sadd conclude preparations ahead of Al-Ain clash on Matchday 4

Al-Sadd wrapped up their preparations for the 2020 AFC Champions League Matchday 4 clash against Al-Ain, with a final training session on Thursday.

The Wolves go into the match sitting in second place in Group D with 5 points from two draws against Al-Nassr and Al-Ain, and a win over Sepahan. Meanwhile, Al Ain are ranked fourth and last in the group with one point after the last draw with Al-Sadd, and the two defeats to Sepahan and Al Nasr. ... 

Guillerme: Victory will take us closer to qualification, we have to do our best to get it

Al-Sadd midfielder Guillerme Torres emphasised on his side’s desire to get all three points in the upcoming game against Al-Ain on Matchday 4 of the 2020 AFC Champions League group stage.

Guillerme said in his statements during the press conference: “As the coach said, the match will be difficult against a tough team. We know the AFC Champions League is a different tournament. We played a good game last time, but unfortunately we could not win.” ...