Former club skipper and now coach Xavi is leading the club preparation at the team's pre-season training camp in Spain.

Al Sadd will be in Spain from July 14 to 29.

The squad has been joined by Qatar national team players who were on a break following last month's Copa America.

Al Sadd players are undergoing fitness drills with  coach Ivan Torres after their arrival. The squad will soon double the training sessions every day.