Benzema’s Genius Heel Delivers Al Hilal’s Explosive 6-0 Statement Win

Match Highlights

Karim Benzema, the French star, lit up his Saudi Pro League bow for Al Hilal as the league's flagship side cruised to a 6-0 win over Al Okhdood in Round 21.

The veteran striker produced a stunning hat-trick and added an assist, announcing his arrival with a flourish on what was his first appearance for the club on February 5.

The first goal, a clever heel strike, went on to win Best Goal of Round 21, after fans gave it the top vote in the Roshen Pro League public poll.

He outshone rivals such as Alexander Lacazette (Neom) and Angelo Gabriel (Al Nassr), with the winner coming amid heavy defensive pressure and a goalkeeper's futile effort to save the shot.

Benzema joined Al Hilal just days earlier after terminating his contract with Al Ittihad; his deal is set for one and a half seasons. The result underscores the club's title ambitions this season.

Punchline 1: If football had a sniper, Benzema would be the only one scoring from angles even a compass couldn't find.

Punchline 2: With that heel, gravity filed a complaint for not being allowed to bring him down.