Things just got even more thrilling in the Saudi Pro League. Karim Benzema has officially joined Al Hilal FC after spending three successful seasons at Al-Ittihad. This last-day transfer could be exactly what the club needs to claim the title this season.
The French football player is no stranger to success, with 25 trophies from his time at Real Madrid. We’re talking five Champions League titles and four La Liga wins. Now, he’s bringing that winning mentality to Al Hilal, and it’s got the potential to really shake things up in the league.
After 19 games, Al Hilal FC is one point ahead Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, and with a huge sum spent on new signings, they are coming for that title. Other additions to the club include former Arsenal defender Pablo Marí, Saimon Bouabre, and Mohamed Kader Meïté.
The next match between Al Nassr and Al Hilal on May 7 is going to be an epic showdown with two former Real Madrid teammates fighting for the club title and MVP of the league. Just this season, Benzema scored 8 goals in 14 matches, while Cristiano Ronaldo appeared in 18 games and found the net 17 times. With both teams are dominating the table, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
For football fans in the Kingdom, the transfer of Benzema to Al Hilal is like a gift! But there’s so much to look forward to! In just a few years, Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, and you can already check out what cities and stadiums will host the event.
