Benzema Substituted with Injury as Al-Ittihad Secure Another Victory in the Saudi Pro League
In a determined display, Al-Ittihad beat Al-Wehda 3-0 to solidify their place at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings, even as Captain Karim Benzema suffered an early injury setback. Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad showcased resilience as they secured victory through second-half goals by Romarinho, Jota, and Igor Coronado.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side had a difficult first half, compounded by Karim Benzema’s participation lasting for only 42 minutes, before departing due to injury. However, Al-Ittihad took control of the match in the second half, with Romarinho opening the scoring.
Benzema’s replacement, Portuguese winger Jota, netted a crucial goal for Al-Ittihad, raising intrigue amid uncertainty about his future at the club. Igor Coronado rounded off the win, netting the game’s third goal.
With the result, Al-Ittihad now has 12 points, sits at the top of the Saudi Pro League with 12 goals scored, and is yet to concede a single one.
Up next, Al-Ittihad faces Al-Hilal, with their squad boasting notable names like Aleksandar Mitrovic, Ruben Neves, and Neymar.
