Soccer fans witnessed a blockbuster showdown as Karim Benzema's Al Ittihad edged Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr 2-1 in the Saudi King's Cup quarterfinals. The match delivered edge-of-your-seat action, with former Real Madrid teammates turning rivals under the Middle Eastern lights.
Goal Fest & Red Card Drama 🚨
Benzema opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a clinical finish off Moussa Diaby's counterattack. Al Nassr's 19-year-old Brazilian sensation Angelo Gabriel equalized with a rocket strike, but Houssem Aouar restored Al Ittihad's lead before halftime with a perfectly timed run.
The drama intensified when Al Ittihad went down to 10 men after Ahmed Al-Julaydan's red card. Ronaldo had a golden chance to equalize late but fired straight at goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic, sealing Al Nassr's fate.
Road to Glory 🏆
With this win, Al Ittihad advances to the quarterfinals while Ronaldo's quest for silverware hits a speed bump. The match trended globally, proving Saudi Pro League's growing appeal among Gen-Z football enthusiasts.
