With a shot into Auckland City’s net in the 40th minute at the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup, Benzema became the first player in history to score in four FIFA Club World Cups.
Al Ittihad is not the Asian champion team but is entitled to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup as the champion club of the host country. Their opponent in the qualifying round is Auckland City, the Oceania champion.
Although Auckland City is famous as the continental champion, their level is far behind Al Ittihad, with top stars like Ngolo Kante, Fabinho, and Karim Benzema in the squad.
Saudi Arabia Club easily won 3-0 with goals from N’Golo Kante and Karim Benzema. Thanks to that, Benzema entered the history of the tournament. With a shot into the opponent’s net in the 40th minute, Benzema became the first player in history to score in four FIFA Club World Cups.
Three times before, he shone in the Real Madrid shirt, this time at Al Ittihad. In total, Benzema scored five goals in the Club World Cup, ranking third in history after Ronaldo (7 goals) and Bale (6 goals).
It is very possible that with this participation, he will equal or even surpass the milestones of his two former teammates. Because after a 3-0 victory over Auckland City, Al Ittihad will advance to the next round to meet the African representative, Al Ahly. Al Ahly’s potential cannot be equal to that of the representative of Saudi Arabia.
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