AFC Champions League: Al Sadd Host Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli

Doha, May 05 (QNA) - Al Sadd host Saudi Arabias Al Ahli in the fifth round of AFC Champions League Group D on Monday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. Al Sadd are leading the group with seven points, one more than Al Ahli. Uzbekistans Pakhtakor are third with five points, one ahead of Irans Persepolis. Al Sadd started off this years competition on a losing note as they were at the receiving end of a 0-2 verdict against Al Ahli. The Wolves beat Persepolis 1-0 in the second round. Holding Pakhtakor 2-2 and then beating them 2-1 back-to-back was a creditable achievement for Al Sadd, whose morale is high after clinching its record-extending 14th Qatar league title. They have also reached the Emir Cup semifinal by beating Al Gharafa 4-2 in the last-eight stage. Al Sadd take on Al Rayyan in the last four on 11th May. Against Al Ahli, Al Sadd will get back the services of defender Pedro Miguel and striker Akram Afif, who both missed their last game against Pakhtakor due to suspension. The Wolves first-choice goalkeeper Saad Al Dossari may also play after missing their Emir Cup quarterfinal against Al Gharafa. (QNA)