​ Al Sadd continued their preparations for the second half of the season on Saturday evening ahead of their Qatar Super Cup match against Lekhwiya, which will be played on Thursday, the 21^st of January at Al Ahli stadium.
 
Led by head coach Jesualdo Ferreira, the coaching staff led the players through a players warm up and fitness exercises in the gym. On the pitch, the players underwent technical and tactical exercises, with the staff focusing on movement and the pressing of opponents.

Meanwhile, the injured trio of Xavi, Lee Jung Soo and Saad Al Dosari continued to recuperate at the medical clinic of the club in order to reach a stage of complete readiness before joining the team training. 
 
Al Sadd is also set to play a friendly match against Saudi side Al Taawon on 15^th January. Al Taawon are currently in fourth place in the Saudi pro league, and are seen as ideal opponents in preparation for the season ahead.