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Benzema Leads Al-Ittihad to Saudi Cup Win and Domestic Double
- On May 30, 2025, Al-Ittihad defeated Al-Qadsiah 3-1 in the Saudi Cup final held in Saudi Arabia.
- The match followed Al-Ittihad’s Saudi Pro League title win, aiming to complete a domestic double under manager Laurent Blanc.
- Karim Benzema scored twice, opening the scoring before halftime and adding a stoppage-time goal, while Houssem Aouar scored a second goal for Al-Ittihad.
- In the 81st minute, Al-Qadsiah was reduced to ten players after Ezequiel Fernandez was shown a second caution, and earlier, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had converted a penalty during first-half stoppage time.
- Al-Ittihad secured their tenth King’s Cup and a historic league and cup double, while Al-Qadsiah finished runners-up in their first final despite a strong season.
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Steven Bergwijn and his club Al-Ittihad have won the Saudi Arabian Cup tournament. Thanks in part to two goals by Frenchman Karim Benzema, Al-Ittihad won 3-1 against Al-Qadsiah in the final. Bergwijn provided the assist for the latter's first goal.
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Benzema leads Al-Ittihad to Saudi Cup win and domestic double
Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema scored twice to lead his side to a 3-1 victory over Al-Qadsiah in the Saudi Cup final on Friday as they completed the domestic double.Laurent Blanc's side dominated the game to win the cup for the 10th time, while Al-Qadsiah finished the game with 10 men after Ezequiel Fernandez was
Benzema’s double strike gives Ittihad the double
JEDDAH: Karim Benzema scored twice as Al-Ittihad defeated Al-Qadsiah 3-1 on Friday to lift the King Cup and complete the double after winning the Saudi Pro League title earlier in May. At a delighted King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, the Frenchman scored in each half to give the Tigers another trophy to celebrate with their fans. It marked a 10th King Cup triumph
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