Karim Benzema made a memorable debut for Al-Ittihad as he scored a spectacular goal to secure a 2-1 victory in their first Arab Club Champions Cup match.
- Al-Ittihad defeated ES Tunis with a 2-1 scoreline
- Benzema showcased his brilliance by scoring a phenomenal goal
- He also contributed an assist
WHAT HAPPENED? During the match against Tunis, Benzema displayed his exceptional skills and scored a truly outstanding goal. With the game tied at 1-1, the former Real Madrid star, who had already provided an assist earlier in the match, unleashed a powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area, skillfully bending the ball into the top corner of the net.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Benzema was one of the first high-profile signings for Al-Ittihad in this summer’s transfer window. The Saudi Arabian club has also secured the services of N’Golo Kante and Jota. Al-Ittihad previously won the Arab Club Championship in the 2004-05 season and will be eager to claim their second title this season.
WHAT NEXT? In their next fixture of the tournament, Al-Ittihad will face CS Sfaxien, a Tunisian side, on Sunday.
