Al Sadd coach Razwan Lucescu spoke to the media ahead of their 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League Week 1 match against Al Ahli.

“There is always a lot of emotion and excitement. This is the moment when we start the real work as a team, as coaching staff and players. Therefore, we are all eagerly anticipating the start of the season.

“In the first matches, everyone must be at their peak concentration and focus. We must treat our opponents with the utmost respect and give our all, because success can only be achieved by approaching the match in this way,” said Lucescu.

Al Sadd captain Hassan Al Haydous said, “We are expecting a tough and challenging match against Al Ahli. We are at the beginning of the season and we will be facing a distinguished and difficult team. 

“The match against them will not be easy. The support of Al Sadd fans is our primary and greatest motivation, and we will certainly need our fans immensely.”