Holders Al Sadd look to bounce back in high-octane clash with Al Duhail

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Al Sadd face arch rivals Al Duhail today in a high stakes Qatar Stars League (QSL) showdown, desperate to halt their...

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Al Sadd face arch-rivals Al Duhail today in a high-stakes Qatar Stars League (QSL) showdown, desperate to halt their recent slump.

The Wolves return to the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium looking to recover from a shock loss to Al Shahania followed by a frustrating draw against Al Wakrah – the results that have left them languishing in seventh place. 

“The situation is not easy,” admitted Al Sadd coach Felix Sanchez at yesterday’s pre-match press conference.

“We haven’t picked up many points lately, but the players are used to this kind of pressure. We must bounce back and get the result we need.”

Al Sadd and Al Duhail have been title contenders in recent years, with the Wolves finishing ahead last season to claim the league crown.