Despite the fan’s unsuccessful attempt to reach him in the final meters, one of the supporters stormed the field during the match between Saudi club Al-Ittihad and Uzbek side Pakhtakor, held on the latter’s turf as part of the AFC Champions League.
In a thrilling moment, the fan entered the field to meet French star Karim Benzema, who was standing in the middle of the pitch. Nevertheless, security personnel managed to reach him in the last moments before escorting him off the field.
In light of this unexpected incident, Karim Benzema remained actively engaged in the game until its culmination, contributing to “The Tigers” securing a 2-1 victory in the fifth round of the group stage of the AFC Champions League.
🔴 مشجع أوزبكي يقتحم الملعب من أجل التصوير مع ( كريم بنزيما ) والأمن يمنعه في اللحظة الأخيرة 😳#الاتحاد_اجمك pic.twitter.com/vntygCGXSw
— علاء سعيد (@alaa_saeed88) November 27, 2023
In this second phase of the 35-year-old French star’s participation in the 2024/2023 season of the AFC Champions League, Benzema is still striving to score his first goal in the tournament.
In conclusion, it appears that the fan’s sudden intrusion did not deter Benzema from his participation in the match until the end. Despite the chaotic moments, security measures successfully dealt with the situation promptly. The match concluded with “The Tigers” winning 2-1, adding to the exciting developments and challenges Benzema faces in this season’s AFC Champions League.
