Al Sadd Secures Round of 16 Spot in AFC Champions League Elite Despite Loss

Doha: Al Sadd qualified for the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025-2026 despite a 4-1 loss to the Saudi club Al Ittihad in the match played on Tuesday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, as part of Round 8 of the West Zone.

According to Qatar News Agency, Al Sadd remained at eight points after the loss. The goal for Al Zaeem was scored by Rafa Mujica in the 38th minute, while Al Ittihad's goals came from Houssem Aouar in the 10th minute, Youssef En-Nesyri in the 18th minute, an own goal by Pedro Miguel in the 33rd minute, and St©phane Bahoken in the 63rd minute.