Karim Benzema does not let go of his former Real Madrid teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo. Thursday evening, during the Saudi championship match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Taawoun, the French striker was still talked about by scoring a decisive goal in the 95th minute. This goal does not only offer victory to his team, but also brings Benzema closer to the impressive performances of CR7.
A duel at the top for the title of top scorer
With this new goal, Benzema now totals 14 achievements in Saudi Pro League this season (16 all competitions combined), against 15 for Cristiano Ronaldo. The gap is tightening between the two stars, who wage a real remote battle for the title of top scorer in the championship. Benzema scored in 12 of his 16 games played, proving that there is a constant threat to the opposing defenses.
But that's not all: in terms of decisive gestures, Benzema is already ahead of Ronaldo. With 5 assists to his credit against 3 for Portuguese, the former French international has accumulated 19 direct contributions to goals this season. Ronaldo, despite his 15 goals, totaled 18 decisive actions.
Benzema and Ronaldo remain inseparable.
Benzema – Ronaldo rivalry that goes beyond borders
This duel in Saudi Pro League is a natural extension of their common history in Real Madrid, where the two attackers have formed one of the most formidable duets in Europe. Today, they find themselves opponents in the Gulf, offering fans a high -level show.
While the season is advancing, the question remains open: will Benzema succeed in overtaking Ronaldo and seizing the title of top scorer? One thing is certain, the two legends continue to make history, even far from Europe.
