Defending champions Al‑Ahli of Saudi Arabia will travel to Doha, Qatar, to face Al‑Sadd on November 2, 2026, according to a release from the Saudi Press Agency. The encounter is scheduled to take place at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium as part of matchday four of the 2026–2027 AFC Champions League Elite West region league stage.
The Saudi side arrives in high spirits after securing two consecutive victories, following a 1‑1 draw against Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor in the opening round. The agency highlighted that these results have bolstered Al‑Ahli’s position in the standings and reinforced their pursuit of the title.
Head coach Marino Pušić expressed confidence that the team will maintain the balanced performances seen in previous rounds. He emphasized the need for improved cohesion across all areas of the pitch to achieve a positive outcome against the Qatari club.
The match heralds a key clash within the West region, where teams compete for qualification to the knockout stages. Al‑Sadd, meanwhile, is positioned as a formidable opponent in Doha, and the agency noted that the venue provides a challenging environment for the visiting side.
With the competition’s league phase underway, both clubs aim to strengthen their standing and seek to secure another favorable result – a goal that echoes Al‑Ahli’s recent form and the broader ambitions of the AFC Champions League Elite.
