During Al-Ittihad’s trip to Riyadh, Thursday, as part of the third day’s competitions, Karim Benzema scored his first goal in the Saudi League.
He previously scored three goals in the Arab Cup for Champions Clubs, but on Thursday evening, Karim Benzema scored his first achievement in the Saudi Championship. Silence during the first two days, despite Al-Ittihad’s successes at Al-Raed Stadium (3-0) and in front of Al-Tai (2-0), the former Real Madrid player, with the captain’s armband on his arm, opened his goal counter. A position in front of Riyadh sent by Romarinho, the former captain.
The Jeddah club finally achieved a big victory (4-0), which allowed it to lead the Saudi Professional League in a temporary draw with Al-Ahly Club, Riyad Mahrez Club, Alain Saint-Maximin, Roberto Firmino or again Frank. Casey, coached by Matthias Geisel.
The goal is to bury the conflict?
Earlier in the week, Saudi media said The Middle East He mentioned the rift between the recent Ballon d’Or winner and his coach Nuno Espirito Santo, who was described by the local press as “not a fan” of Karim Benzema’s style, to such an extent that he would not have endorsed his signing.
For his part, the former Lyon and Real Madrid striker had established at the heart of his complaints the adjective of the captain, which the Portuguese coach entrusted to the Brazilian Romarinho during the first two days of the tournament. This Thursday, it was the former France international who wore it for the first time. Thus, he celebrated his new role with his first goal in the Saudi championship.
