Koulibaly credits teamwork for Al-Hilal’s win over Al-Sadd

Senegalese star Kalidou Koulibaly, Al-Hilal defender, expressed his great happiness and full satisfaction with his team’s deserved 2-0 away victory over Al-Sadd of Qatar on Tuesday evening, in the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite.

Speaking exclusively to Ajel, Koulibaly said: “We earned a valuable and very important win away from home against a strong opponent. I am extremely pleased with the high fighting spirit and tactical discipline that allowed us to dominate and secure the result we wanted.”

On keeping a clean sheet, the Senegal international defender explained: “Maintaining a clean sheet is not just the responsibility of the goalkeeper or the defense; it is a collective effort that starts from the attack. It truly reflects our fighting spirit and our constant drive to deliver our best.”

Koulibaly concluded by affirming the team’s ambitions: “Today, we close the chapter on this match to focus fully on the upcoming challenges. Very tough games await us in all competitions, and we must prepare well for them.”

With this valuable win, Al-Hilal raised their tally to 6 points, moving up to third place in the West Group standings, level on points with UAE’s Al-Ain, who lead on goal difference.

Meanwhile, Al-Sadd have endured a difficult start to the group stage, with no points after conceding five goals and yet to score.