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<p>Qatar’s Al Sadd face a tough task when they face Iran’s Persepolis in the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 clash on Sunday, 27th September, at the Education City Stadium. The kick-off is at 16:40.</p><p>Al Sadd are sure to go all out at Persepolis as they seek to progress further in Asia’s top tournament.</p><p>Al Sadd had progressed to the knockout Round of 16 as the second team from Group D with nine points, behind toppers Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia (11 points).</p><p>The Wolves had lost their sixth and last group match 1-2 to Iran’s Sepahan on 24th September. However, that result was only of academic interest as Al Sadd and Al Nassr had already been through even before the final-round group action.</p><p>Moreover, Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez had rested their main players in view of the hectic schedule and ahead of their pre-quarterfinal encounter.</p><p>Persepolis and Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun had advanced to the knockout Round of 16 as the first and second team with 10 and nine points respectively from Group C.</p>