The 15th goal of the season of Karim Benzhema in all competitions proved to be only consolation as Al-Ittihad suffered a surprising defeat of the season at Damak in the Saudi Pro League on Monday.

2022 Belon D’Or winner Benzema Abdullarhman Al Obud’s right-hand crosses found space to emphasize the head until the first half of the half, Georges-Kevin Nakaudou brought his side level after opening a goal in the 17th minute.

Form basics, TotenhamMarseille and Nentess Winger Nkoudou won four points above the Religation Zone at lunchtime and eight in their first 16 league matches, striking from the long range again in the 94th minute.

The termination of a normal ballon d’Or winner ⭐️⚽️#Roshnsaudiligue Pic.twitter.com/EG3MX7rimc

– Roshan Saudi League (@spl_en) January 27, 2025

Karim Benzema Goal

Benzema’s fourth goal in the five league game was his 13th goal this season’s top flight, which left him behind a total of 14 goals for the third-ranked al-Nasar, the top scorer, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Former Fulham and Newcastle Striker Alexander Mitrovic is the only other player in Double Figure in Saudi Arabia, scoring 12 runs for Al-Hilal.

On the double: @gknkoudou ⚡️⚡️ Pic.twitter.com/rbzl3m3xw4

– Roshan Saudi League (@spl_en) January 27, 2025

After losing three matches due to injury in October and November, Benzema has scored 10 direct goals in all competitions.

This Five times the Champions League winner with Real Madrid The league has three more support than Ronaldo and Mitrovic pair, with five goals.

Cameroon is one of the four players scoring nine goals after scoring for the first time in four matches.

🇨🇲 @gknkoudou Was your MOTM choice from #Dammit ⭐️#Roshnsaudiligue Pic.twitter.com/p5qcd2vesg

– Roshan Saudi League (@spl_en) January 27, 2025

Saudi Pro League table

Al-Ittihad missed his first defeat after losing 3-1 against the leaders on September 21, while MitroVik scored twice and Benzima replied in the 86th minute.

Ronaldo was involved among the scorers Al-Naser won 3-1 against Al-Fateh at home On Sunday, but the Portugal icon side is eight points behind Al-Ittihad.

The ruler can take advantage of the slip-up of the champion Al-Hilal al-Etihad when he will visit Al-Kadisiah in fourth place after Monday (5pm GMT).

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-Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) January 27, 2025

Benzema Real Madrid statistics

In 14 years, Benzema’s 354 goals make him the second highest scorer behind Madrid’s former team-relative Ronaldo, who scored 451.

Runner-up interviews of the 2022 World Cup with France said he sees himself as a football ambassador in Saudi Arabia who can help attract more elite European footballers in the league.

After leaving Madrid a year before the end of his agreement, Benzema joined Al-Etihad on a three-year contract in 2023.

📸 | @Benzema Celebration after scoring equalizer#Alitihad_adak pic.twitter.com/resxlenwrp

-Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) January 27, 2025

Benzema in Saudi Arabia

In the first season of Benzema in Saudi Arabia, 13 goals and eight assistance were returned in 29 matches, which was lower than its dominant standards as Al-Etihad survived in 2023/24, ended without a trophy, and the current Nottingham Forest Manager Nuno Santo was employed. . November.

Barcelona’s former sporting director Ramon Plains joined the nine -time champions in the same role in the Spanish Giants in January, and after replacing Argentina’s Marcelo Gallardo in July, former PSG manager took him to the top of the table.

His goal in his goal this season includes Al-Etihad’s final match against Al-Nasar in the final match of the winter.