Karim Benzema Shines in Al-Ittihad's Dramatic Victory Over Al-Nassr
Karim Benzema delivered an outstanding performance as Al-Ittihad triumphed 2-1 over Al-Nassr in a closely contested Saudi Pro League match at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. The victory marked Al-Ittihad's ninth consecutive league win, solidifying their position atop the table, five points clear of the competition, while Al-Nassr fell to fourth place, 11 points behind.
The match began evenly but came alive in the second half. Benzema opened the scoring in the 55th minute after receiving a pinpoint pass from Muhannad Al Shanqiti. The French forward demonstrated composure as he slotted the ball into the bottom left corner, igniting celebrations among the home fans. However, Al-Nassr responded swiftly, with Cristiano Ronaldo capitalizing on an assist from Ângelo just two minutes later to restore parity with a powerful strike past goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe.
The game seemed destined for a draw until stoppage time when Steven Bergwijn connected with a precise pass from Mario Mitaj, firing a low shot into the bottom corner to secure a last-gasp victory for Al-Ittihad.
This latest triumph extends Al-Ittihad's unbeaten streak and underscores Benzema's pivotal role in the team’s success. Al-Ittihad now heads into a league break with a commanding lead, while Al-Nassr must regroup to stay in contention.
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