This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. Despite the elimination from the Saudi King's Cup, Sérgio Conceição continues to have the support of compatriot Domingos Soares de Oliveira, CEO of the Saudi club, and Spanish sporting director Ramón Planes. Al Ittihad, the Saudi champion and title holder, was surprisingly knocked out of the competition in the semi-finals this Wednesday in Al Rass by Al Kholood. The elimination occurred on penalties after a 2-2 draw in extra time. Despite initial reports from Al Madinah, Saudi media indicates that both Oliveira and Planes have expressed strong support for the Portuguese coach. The sporting management of Al Ittihad is now planning to organize a training camp during the current break for national team commitments, which will last approximately 15 days, before returning to competition on April 3 for the SPL. During this training period, the team will play two friendly matches. The main objective of this initiative is to get the team back on track technically, aiming to improve results in the Saudi League and prepare for the round of 16 of the Elite Asian Champions, where they will face Al-Wahda from the United Arab Emirates. Since taking over as head coach of Al Ittihad on October 8, 2025, Sérgio Conceição has led the team in 31 matches, achieving 16 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses, which corresponds to a win rate of 51%.
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