Houssem Aouar, the midfielder for Al-Ittihad, confirmed that his team has completely moved past the big win over Al-Gharafa, emphasizing that the focus is currently on facing Al-Sadd in the elite stage of the AFC Champions League.

The Union team will visit Al-Sadd of Qatar on Tuesday in the eighth and final round of the West Group competitions in the continental championship.

During the pre-match press conference, Aouar said: "It is an honor for me to be in Doha, and as everyone will notice, the stadium is beautiful and the crowd is amazing."

The Union's midfield star added: "We are professional players, which makes it easier for us to adapt. This is not my first time here, and I hope to return again. We will do our utmost to achieve victory."

Regarding his hat-trick against Al-Gharafa, he explained: "The last match was great for everyone, not just for me, and it's wonderful to score a hat-trick, but now it's just a beautiful memory from the past."

Aouar concluded his remarks by saying: "I am here to do my job, and we must give our utmost to deliver the best performance. We definitely have the right mindset to achieve victory."