Al Sadd have picked up another win under Xavi Hernandez, even while his future is up in the air amid interest form Barcelona in his services as a coach.
The Qatari side overcame Al Ahli 4-1, with Santi Cazorla among those in the team, though the former Arsenal and Villarreal man didn't score on this occasion.
The win took the team's unbeaten run to 35 league games, with Al Sadd still top of the Qatar Stars League having won the title last season.
Xavi has already won seven trophies as a coach with Al Sadd, plus another four as a player, and this would be his second consecutive league title should he see out the season.
With eight games played, Al Sadd have a three-point lead over Al Duhail in second.
It is Al Duhail whose unbeaten record is at threat, having recorded 41 matches in 2018.
Overall, Xavi has overseen 94 matches in charge of Al Sadd, with 64 wins, 14 draws and 16 defeats.
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