Al-Ittihad Secures Saudi Pro League Title With 3-1 Win Over Al-Raed

Al Ittihad secured the 2024-2025 Saudi Pro League title with a 3-1 victory over Al Raed at King Abdullah Sports City, clinching the championship with two matches remaining. Despite conceding an early goal due to a defensive error, Al Ittihad, under coach Laurent Blanc, quickly recovered with equalizer and lead goals from Steven Bergwijn, Danilo Pereira, and Abdulrahman Al Aboud. This triumph marks Al Ittihad's tenth league title overall and their second in three years, extending their lead over second-place Al Hilal to nine points, making it impossible for rivals to catch up. Notably, star striker Karim Benzema did not play in the title-deciding match but remains a standout performer with 21 goals and nine assists in the season. The victory also highlights Al Ittihad's rise after a fifth-place finish the previous season and their surpassing Al Nassr's total championships, though still behind Al Hilal's record. Celebrations have begun as the club looks ahead to finishing the season strong and preparing for the AFC Champions League Elite.