Benzema Shines in Debut for Al-Hilal, Leading Team to Dominant Victory

French star Kareem Benzema commenced his journey with Al-Hilal in spectacular fashion, leading the team to a resounding 6-0 victory against Al-Akhidoud in a match held last night, Thursday, as part of the 21st round of the Saudi Pro League.

Benzema achieved a remarkable hat-trick in his first official match for Al-Hilal, confirming his status as a significant addition to the squad just days after transferring from Ittihad on the final day of the winter transfer window.

The French forward netted his three goals in the 31st, 60th, and 64th minutes, quickly making his mark and energizing the home crowd before Al-Hilal continued its scoring spree.

Brazilian player Malcom contributed the fourth goal in the 70th minute, followed by captain Salem Al-Dawsari, who scored the fifth goal in the 74th minute and added a sixth in the third minute of stoppage time with his second goal of the match.

This commanding victory allowed Al-Hilal to reach a total of 50 points, solidifying its position at the top of the Roshen League standings with a three-point lead over second-placed Al-Ahli, while third-placed Al-Nassr is set to face Ittihad on Friday in the same round.

Conversely, Al-Akhidoud remains stranded at 10 points, holding the 17th position (second to last), complicating their efforts to avoid relegation.

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

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