Benzema Shines in Al-Hilal Debut, Leading Team to 6-0 Victory in Roshen League

French star Karim Benzema kicked off his tenure with Al-Hilal in spectacular fashion, guiding the team to a decisive 6-0 victory against Al-Akhidud during their match on Thursday night, part of the 21st round of the Saudi Roshen Professional League.

Benzema netted an impressive hat-trick in his official debut, confirming his status as a significant signing just days after joining the club on the final day of the winter transfer window from Al-Ittihad.

The French forward scored his goals in the 31st, 60th, and 64th minutes, quickly establishing his presence and energizing the home crowd, as Al-Hilal continued to dominate the match.

Brazilian player Malcom added the fourth goal in the 70th minute, followed by captain Salem Al-Dawsari, who shone with a fifth goal in the 74th minute, before returning to score again in the third minute of stoppage time.

This comprehensive victory propelled Al-Hilal to 50 points, solidifying their lead in the Roshen League standings, three points ahead of second-placed Al-Ahli. Al-Nassr, currently in third place, is set to face a tough challenge against Al-Ittihad on Friday in the same round.

Meanwhile, Al-Akhidud remains in a precarious position with 10 points, sitting in 17th place (second to last), complicating their efforts to avoid relegation.

Benzema's strong debut and direct contribution to this significant win send an early message to competitors:

Al-Hilal is coming in strong... and Benzema is leading the charge.