Laurent Blanc's team has not wasteped time to establish its domination, taking an advance of two goals in the first period. Benzema opened the score with a precise strike, followed shortly after by a well -placed strike from Houssem Aouar. However, the former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang transformed a penalty to reduce the gap to 2-1.
Despite Aubameyang's efforts, the second period saw the hopes of al-Qadsiah collapse. While the weather flowed and the tension was at its height, Ezequiel Fernandez received a red card at the end of the match, leaving al-Qadsiah in inferiority. Benzema then reoffended in additional time, sealing the victory and annihilating any chance of return.
CR7 bows to KB9
This last defeat accentuates the frustration of al-Qadsiah, which has not won a major trophy for more than three decades. His latest notable success dates back 31 years, and his series of defeats in the King Cup has now lasted for 58 years.
Benzema Best than CR7
The 2024-25 season proved to be one of the most fruitful in the long history of Al-Ittihad. With eight points ahead of the championship, they won their 10th Saudi pro League title. This triumph in the King's Cup was also their 10th in the competition, bringing perfect symmetry to an unforgettable campaign.
With 38 goals in 62 games for Al-Ittihad, Benzema has become a symbol of the club. Just this season, the veteran striker has scored 21 league goals, which places him third in the golden shoe race. Only Cristiano Ronaldo and Ivan Toney scored more goals, Ronaldo winning the title of top scorer with 25 goals for Al Nassr. However, the Al-Ittihad striker was recognized for his global contribution to the success of his team, since the player of the year was awarded to the French.
