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Al-Qadsiah face Al-Sadd without three key players
Al-Qadsiah will miss three key players for their AFC Champions League Elite match against Al-Sadd in Dammam on Monday evening.
Midfielder Nahitan Nández, defender Nacho and Ivorian player Ali Diabate are unavailable, limiting the Saudi team's options.
Al-Qadsiah have four points after beating Al-Wasl 2-1 and drawing 1-1 with Pakhtakor.
They are sixth in the Western Group standings.
Al-Sadd have no points after losing to Esteghlal 3-0 and Al-Hilal 2-0.
The Qatari team are seeking their first points, while Al-Qadsiah want to strengthen their position and improve their qualification chances.
The match is scheduled for 9:15 p.m.
Mecca time at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium.
Al-Qadsiah will be without three key players for their AFC Champions League Elite match against Al-Sadd.
Midfielder Nahitan Nández, defender Nacho and Ivorian Ali Diabate will miss the match.
The third-round fixture is scheduled for Monday evening at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam.
Al-Qadsiah have four points and are sixth in the Western Group, while Al-Sadd have no points and are bottom.
Al-Qadsiah are seeking a result to strengthen their qualification chances, while Al-Sadd are aiming to earn their first points.
- Who
- Al-Qadsiah and Al-Sadd.
- What
- They are scheduled to play in the third round of the AFC Champions League Elite. Al-Qadsiah will be without Nahitan Nández, Nacho and Ali Diabate.
- When
- Monday evening; kick-off is scheduled for 9:15 PM Mecca time.
- Where
- Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam.
- Why
- Al-Qadsiah aim to strengthen their position and qualification chances, while Al-Sadd seek their first points after two losses.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Al-Qadsiah won against Al-Wasl 2-1 and drew with Pakhtakor 1-1.
Al-Sadd lost 3-0 to Esteghlal and 2-0 to Al-Hilal.
Al-Qadsiah are scheduled to face Al-Sadd in the third round of the AFC Champions League Elite.
- Unavailable players
- Nahitan Nández, Nacho and Ali Diabate
- Venue
- Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam
- Kick-off
- 9:15 PM Mecca time
- Al-Qadsiah standing
- Sixth in the Western Group with four points
- Al-Sadd standing
- Bottom of the table with no points