Karim Benzema once again distinguished himself with Al-Ittihad this Friday by scoring a superb league goal.
Al-Ittihad’s flagship rookie alongside N’Golo Kanté, Fabinho and Jota, Karim Benzema has already adapted well to his new team. Author of a goal and two assists in his first four matches, the French international contributed to the good start to the season for the Jeddah club, leader of the Saudi Pro League with four successes in as many matches.
Masterful Benzema❗️
The magnificent goal on heel of the last Ballon d’Or 😍#Ittihad_AlHilal | #SaudiProLeague pic.twitter.com/zAqrRy9jV8
– CANAL+ Foot (@CanalplusFoot) September 1, 2023
This Friday, Al-Ittihad received Al-Hilal, who earned 10 points in four matches, on behalf of the 5th day, still without Neymar injured. In a spectacular match, the former Real Madrid striker once again distinguished himself with a superb gesture. In the 38th minute of play, the New allowed his team to take the lead (2-1) by scoring with a magnificent backheel.
This brilliant volley from Mitrovic for the equalizer of Al Hilal against Al Ittihad! 😱#Ittihad_AlHilal | #SaudiProLeague pic.twitter.com/WlneAXGuXk
– CANAL+ Foot (@CanalplusFoot) September 1, 2023
Unfortunately for the former Madrid player, this great achievement was not enough to give victory to his team, which nevertheless led 3-1 at the break. Opposite, a hat-trick from Aleksandar Mitrovic enabled Al-Hilal to overturn the match and thus take the lead in the championship.