Benzema, the incredible challenge

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Benzema, the incredible challenge

Quadruple winner of the Club World Cup, Karim Benzema returns to this competition this Tuesday with the first match of the 2023 edition between Al-Ittihad and Auckland City.

It is at home, in its King Abdullah Sports City (62,000 seats), that Al-Ittihad will play the first match of the 2023 Club World Cup, against Auckland City, this Tuesday (kick-off 7 p.m. France). Karim Benzema joined the Saudi Arabian champion last summer and is seeking an incredible sixth title in this competition, after winning it five times with Real Madrid (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022).

The 2022 Ballon d’Or is present in the starting lineup of Al-Ittihad just like N’Goko Kanté and Fabinho to challenge the winner of the Oceania Champions League, a team composed mainly of neo-players. Zeeland.

The winner of this meeting will challenge Al Ahly, the 2023 African champion, from Friday, still in the Al-Ittihad stadium. The winner of the second round will (finally) enter the last four to challenge Fluminense. On the other side of the table, Manchester City awaits the victory of Léon-Urawa Red Diamonds in the semi-finals.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.