Benzema, forever the first

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Karim Benzema holds his revenge

Al-Ittihad, the outgoing champion, started the new beating drum this Saturday by winning 2-5 on the lawn of Al-Okhdood, as part of the first act of Saudi Pro League. Not without a hat -trick by a certain Karim Benzema.

The 37 -year -old striker struck in the 4the Minute in this match, sealing the score of the meeting of a triplet validated at the time of play after having scored a second goal in the 51e minute. A great introduction to his club and a hell of a CAP crossed for the 2022 golden ball.

Benzema passes the 500 goals bar

By splitting three achievements this weekend indeed, the former Lyonnais who attacks his third Saudi season there crossed the 500 career goals (501 today). A level never yet reached by a French footballer.

In detail, Karim Benzema marked 354 times in favor of Real Madrid, 66 times for the benefit of OL, 44 times in the colors of Al-Ittihad and 37 times for the French team. This is for a total of 962 matches played, and embellished with 211 assists.

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.