Al Ittihad Club produced another attacking masterclass, thrashing Al-Sadd 4-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite on February 18, 2026. The Saudi Pro League side continued their incredible goal-scoring form, following up their 7-0 win with a dominant display away in Qatar to take firm control of their group. Al Ittihad took the lead early with a clinical finish, but Al-Sadd managed to equalize against the run of play before halftime. The second half belonged entirely to the visitors, who scored three unanswered goals in a devastating twenty-minute spell. Their forwards linked up with pace and precision, tearing through the Al-Sadd defense repeatedly. This comprehensive victory solidified Al Ittihad's status as the team to beat in the competition, while it was a sobering defensive collapse for the Qatari champions.