Al-Hilal faces Al-Sadd on Tuesday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, during the second
- Al-Hilal faces Al-Sadd on Tuesday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, during the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite west region group stage, as...
- Al-Sadd head coach Răzvan Lucescu acknowledged the difficulty of facing his former club during the pre-match press conference covered by aawsat.com.
- Facing Al-Hilal is the most important match for us right now, and we await strong backing from Al-Sadd's supporters.
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Al-Hilal faces Al-Sadd on Tuesday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, during the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite west region group stage, as aawsat.com reported. The visiting Saudi side enters the fixture with three points after opening their continental campaign with a 2–1 victory over Qatar’s Al-Gharafa, alongside a domestic victory in the Clásico against Al-Ittihad, according to aawsat.com reporting. Meanwhile, Al-Sadd enters the match without a point following a 3–0 opening defeat to Iran’s Esteghlal, aiming to recover on home soil.
Razvan Lucescu Prepares Al-Sadd for a Familiar Rival
Al-Sadd head coach Răzvan Lucescu acknowledged the difficulty of facing his former club during the pre-match press conference covered by aawsat.com. Lucescu previously guided Al-Hilal to the AFC Champions League title in 2019 before taking over the technical area for the Qatari club.
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Facing Al-Hilal is the most important match for us right now, and we await strong backing from Al-Sadd’s supporters.
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Al-Hilal Finalizes Travel and Injury Status in Doha
Al-Hilal completed their final training session in Riyadh on Monday, October 12, 2026, before traveling by land to Doha under the delegation led by club board member Nawaf Al-Temyat, according to the official club report from alhilal.com. The squad received a boost as midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić returned to group training following the completion of his rehabilitation program, alhilal.com stated.
Defensive option Hamad Al-Yami participated in the opening portion of Monday’s session before continuing his recovery path, marking a notable milestone after undergoing knee surgery in Finland in March under surgeon Lasse Lempainen, as reported by صحيفة سبورت السعودية. In contrast, team captain Salem Al-Dawsari continued his medical and rehabilitation program at the Majidiyah Sports Center, and club management confirmed that the scheduled pre-match press conference for the manager and player was canceled, per alhilal.com.
Table Standings and Regional Stakes in Doha
Al-Hilal seeks to secure its victory to claim the top spot in the western group standings, building on momentum from their domestic success against Al-Ittihad, aawsat.com outlined.