DOHA (Qatar): Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez said that their 21st round match against Qatar Sports Club will be a tough one.
“The game against Qatar SC will be very difficult. As you know, we had lost in the first leg. The match is very important for us because we seek to increase pressure on Al Duhail and Al Rayyan,” said Xavi.
Sadd had beaten Duhail 1-0 in the previous round.
“I am very happy with the victory over Al Duhail and I think that during the last six matches against Al Duhail, we had four wins, one draw and a loss, and this means we have the ability to beat all teams,” he added.
Sadd now have 41 points, five less than Duhail with the title race is more between The Red Knights and second-placed Al Rayyan (45 points) with only two rounds to be played.
“I am also very happy with the team’s performance and everyone made great efforts. We played collectively with fighting spirit and our attack was very excellent from the start of the match till the 60th or 70th minute. We may face Al Duhail in the AFC Champions League as well, so I’m very happy,” said the former Barcelona legend.
“We seek to gain three points, but it will be very difficult because Qatar SC are still in the danger zone and therefore they will be in fighting mood. They are an organised team under Wesam Rizik.
“We are progressing for the better and we are going through a good period after winning the last three matches. It is very important for me to watch the team play with a winning mentality. The hat-trick of victories was not easy and these results were a motivation for us and we have confidence in our ability. We still have a chance to win the league title even if it is remote,” said Xavi.
