Al-Ittihad Defeats Al-Hilal 4-1, Extends Lead in Saudi Pro League

Karim Benzema played a crucial role in Al-Ittihad's impressive 4-1 victory over Al-Hilal, extending their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League to seven points. The match saw Benzema score his 16th goal of the season, tying him with Cristiano Ronaldo for the league's top scorer. Despite initially falling behind, Al-Ittihad equalized quickly and went on to secure the win with two goals from Steven Bergwijn and Benzema's late volley. Coach Laurent Blanc's team has shown dominance with 15 wins in their last 17 league matches. Al-Hilal, the defending champions, are struggling with just one win in their last five games. Benzema emphasized the importance of maintaining focus as the season progresses, with 13 matches still remaining.