Al Sadd coach Felix Sanchez and player Ahmed Suhail spoke to the media ahead of their Qatar Cup 2025 semifinal against Al Ahli, at the Qatar Stars League Headquarters in Al Bidda Tower on Monday, April 21, 2025.

“We are happy to win the league title and participate in Qatar Cup 2025, a tournament that includes the top four teams in the final standings of Ooredoo Stars League. The match against Al Ahli is an important one and we are striving for a positive result and qualification for the final.

“Al Ahli have achieved positive results in the league and we know this well. We tied with them in the first-leg match, but the next match is different from the previous one. Al Ahli will also give their best and we must be careful and perform better to overcome them.

“We are preparing hard for the match and our focus is now on the strengths of my team. This match is different from league matches and all the players are fully prepared.

“The journey in the league championship is long, and we entered the competition strongly, succeeded in outperforming everyone and demonstrated our strong character at the end of the competition. The match against Al Ahli in Qatar Cup is different and we strive to give our best, especially since we have only one chance to qualify.

“Winning the Qatar Cup is a personal challenge after winning the league title. Our goal is to win every tournament this season, making it a historic season for The Wolves,” said Sanchez.

Ahmed Suhail said, “Al Sadd vs Al Ahli matches are always strong and exciting. It is a special match and we are up to the task of giving our best and achieving victory to advance to the final match.

“The match will be different and difficult for both teams, and we are very excited to achieve victory and qualify for the final.

“I hope that our fans will be there and our goal is to give our best to please our fans by qualifying for the final.”