Doha, October 12 (QNA) - Al Sadd coach Razvan Lucescu stressed the importance of beating Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal on Tuesday in the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite.

Al Sadd aim to bounce back after losing 3-0 to Esteghlal, while Al Hilal won 2-1 against Al Gharafa.

Lucescu highlighted the need to reduce defensive errors against a strong Al Hilal side. Guilherme Torres and Marcelo Brozović will miss the match due to injury, while goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham could return.

Al Sadd's Paulo Otávio expressed confidence in the team's readiness and determination to secure their first three points at home. (QNA)