Get ready for some ⚽ magic! In a Saudi King’s Cup clash that felt like the finale of your favorite telenovela, Karim Benzema lit up the pitch, guiding Al Ittihad to a thrilling 2-1 win over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and booking a spot in the quarterfinals. 🎬
The drama kicked off in the 15th minute when Moussa Diaby sprung a lightning counter-attack, threading the ball to Benzema, who calmly finished for the opener. Just over 10 minutes later, Brazilian teen Angelo Gabriel replied with a stunning strike from the box to level the match and ramp up the tension. ⚡️
But the show-stealer was back before halftime. Mario Mitaj slipped a slick through-ball to Houssem Aouar, whose perfect run and clinical finish made it 2-1. The stadium erupted, sensing something special. 🙌
The second half brought its own twist: Al Ittihad went down to 10 men after Ahmed Al-Julaydan received a straight red for a high kick. Ronaldo looked for an equalizer—forcing a smart save and later facing a one-on-one—but couldn’t break through. 🧱
In the end, Al Ittihad’s grit and Benzema’s brilliance held firm. Next stop: the King’s Cup quarterfinals, where the stakes and excitement only get higher! 🌟
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Benzema shines as Al Ittihad edge Al Nassr in Saudi King's Cup
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