Dhaka:Al Sadd coach Razvan Lucescu emphasized the importance of defeating Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal in their upcoming match on Tuesday in the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite.

According to Qatar News Agency, Al Sadd is looking to recover from their recent 3-0 defeat to Esteghlal. In contrast, Al Hilal enters the match following a 2-1 victory over Al Gharafa.

Lucescu has stressed the need to minimize defensive mistakes against the formidable Al Hilal team. The team will be without Guilherme Torres and Marcelo Brozovic due to injuries, although there is a possibility that goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham could make a return to the lineup.

Paulo Otávio of Al Sadd expressed his confidence in the team's readiness and determination to secure their first three points of the tournament at home.