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Benzema scores hat-trick on his debut for Al-Hilal

  • On Thursday, Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick on his Al-Hilal debut after joining the Saudi Pro League club on Monday in round 21 against Al-Okhdood.
  • Sources told ESPN that Ronaldo tried to block Benzema's transfer after reports he rejected an Al-Ittihad extension, delaying the move before completion on deadline day.
  • He opened the scoring with a stylish back-heel shortly after the half-hour mark, converted close-range finishes around the 60th minute, and set up Malcom before a 71st minute substitution.
  • Al-Hilal's result moved them into the league lead, increasing pressure on league rivals Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr; they face Al-Ittihad next, with Cristiano Ronaldo's participation uncertain.
  • His arrival immediately influenced Al-Hilal by reshaping lineups and making life easier for teammates, with Benzema calling the game important and praising the squad.
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The former Ballon d'or sparked on Thursday, during the victory of his new club, Al-Hilal, against Al-Akhdoud, the red lantern of the Saudi championship.

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Benzema scores hat-trick on his debut for Al-Hilal

Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick and grabbed an assist on his debut for Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal as they thrashed lowly Al-Akhdoud 6-0 on Thursday.

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The French striker Karim Benzema lived a dream show with Al-Hilal, by marking a hat-trick in his debut and contributing with a 6-0 score attendance over Al-Okhdood by the Saudi professional league. Victory was the tournament leader’s response after a three-drawn streak. Read also... A good one for Román: Williams Alarcón nationalizes and releases foreign quota in Boca Juniors Thursday 05 February, 2026 20:10 Benzema opened the score with a taco…

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