In a remarkable night of victory for Al Ittihad Jeddah against Auckland City in the opening round of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup, Karim Benzema, the Saudi club’s player, achieved a “record” that captured attention. Karim Benzema contributed significantly by scoring a goal in the 40th minute, playing a pivotal role in “The Tigers” securing a 3-0 win over their New Zealand counterpart.
With this goal, Benzema reached a total of five goals in the tournament, equaling the tally of Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Uruguay’s Luis Suárez.
Benzema stands out as the first player in the history of the Club World Cup to score in four different editions of the tournament. He had previously scored wearing the jersey of Real Madrid in the years 2014, 2016, and 2022.
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Following this victory, The Tigers advanced to the second round of the tournament hosted in Saudi Arabia. Their next challenge awaits as they are set to face the Egyptian side, Al Ahly, the reigning champions of the African Champions League in the last season.
In conclusion, Karim Benzema’s outstanding performance in Al Ittihad Jeddah’s victory over Auckland City has etched a historic “record” in the annals of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup. With five goals to his name, Benzema’s prowess on the field has not only contributed to The Tigers’ success but has also solidified his standing as the first player in Club World Cup history to score in four different editions.
