Al-Ittihad's new recruit, Karim Benzema, netted three goals in his inaugural Saudi Pro League match of the current season.
In the opening match of the 2025-2026 Saudi Championship, Al-Ittihad secured a comfortable 5-2 victory over Al-Okhdood, with the current best player of the Saudi Championship, Karim Benzema, leading the charge.
The match, which took place on August 19, saw Benzema open the scoring in the 4th minute, setting the tone for the rest of the game. The French striker, who is 37 years old, shone particularly in the second half, scoring his second goal in the 51st minute (4-1) and completing his hat-trick in the 60th minute (5-2).
Despite the impressive win, Al-Ittihad is not yet at the top of the Championship. Current league leaders, Al-Nassr, have already won their first match of the season, defeating Al-Taawoun with a wider margin (5-0).
It's worth noting that Al-Ittihad is aiming for its 11th national title this season. However, their journey towards this goal took a slight setback on August 19, as they suffered a defeat in the Saudi Super Cup semi-finals, at the hands of Al-Nassr.
The search results do not provide information about Al-Ittihad's opponent in the first round of the Saudi Championship after their victory over Al-Okhdood. The 2025-2026 season of the Saudi Championship is currently underway, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this exciting competition.
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