Middle-East Record to be Broken by Cristiano Ronaldo & Karim Benzema’s Faceoff in Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr

The Saudi Pro League is nothing like before. It now contains multiple matches that have become more exciting and widely watched across the seas. Today’s clash between Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and Karim Benzema’s Al Ittihad will be no less. In fact, despite the game being between two distant teams on the table, it is expected to set a record in the Middle East.

Ronaldo and Benzema were teammates for nine years but will now fight against each other for their respective club’s prestige. And with the league in crucial stages, things can make or break for both. But apart from all the intrigue on the pitch, the game is set to reach another milestone off the field.

Cristiano Ronaldo versus Karim Benzema’s game set to break records in the Gulf

More than 170 countries will broadcast the match between the teams in second and sixth place on the table. It will be the first time they will view a game from the Middle East by the most people this year, according to reports. Astonishingly, Ronaldo’s presence continues to break many records in the region.

Al Nassr has lost just three matches in the league this season. After two losses initially, the team went on a 20-game unbeaten streak until the giants, Al Hilal, came to spoil their party. On the other hand, Al Ittihad is having a disappointing time, considering their transfer market went reasonably well. And coming up against Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored more than 50 goals this year, will be strenuous.

Al Ittihad’s recent loss to 17th-place Al Raeed came as a shock to the holding champions. However, the clash against the Riyadh-based team is expected to bring out better performances from the Jeddah-based team. Meanwhile, Al Nassr is back to being dangerous after the Al Hilal hiccup. Hence, Luis Castro’s team will aim to use their might this season to take revenge for the last season.

Al Nassr versus Al Hilal is set to be a mouthwatering clash

The two teams have a star-studded squad. Apart from Ronaldo and Benzema, players like Sadio Mané, Ngolo Kante, Jota, Abderazzak Hamdallah, and Fabinho will prove decisive for both sides. Last time, it was Al Ittihad who not only took the game from them but also snatched the league trophy.

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Nevertheless, this time Cristiano Ronaldo’s team, which scored 13 goals in their last three games, is the likely favorite. Likewise, Al Ittihad will look for a single win that can revive their morale, as claimed by their player, Romarinho. But will Benzema’s team be able to trump the challenge this time? Let us know in the comments.

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