Al-Ittihad Vs Al-Shabab Highlights, Saudi Pro League 2025-26: Bergwijn, Al-Ghamdi Goals Hand Hosts' Win

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Stadium: King Abdullah Sport City Stadium

Date & Kick-off Time: Dec 27 – 11:00 pm IST

• Total matches: 54

• Al Ittihad won: 25

• Al Shabab won: 16

• Draws: 13

Benzema's side get things underway against Al-Shabab.

Al Ittihad 0-0 Al Shabab 1'

Josh Brownhill, formerly of Burnley, is leading the Al-Shabab attack. Al-Ittihad, on the other hand, have some of the biggest names in their line-up including Fabinho, Kante amongst others.

Al Ittihad 0-0 Al Shabab 9'

Ahmed Al-Ghamdi has given Al-Ittihad the lead in Jeddah. Nadi Al-Sha'ab who were mostly looking to open the shackles, have finally broken loose.

Al Ittihad 1-0 Al Shabab 16'

Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr have created history in the Saudi Pro League by winning 10 SPL matches on the trot after its 3-0 victory against Al Akhdoud at the Al Awwal Park in Riyadh on Saturday.

Al Ittihad 1-0 Al Shabab 25'

Home team have 63% of the ball and are dominating every bit of it. Al-Shabab happy to sit deep and attack them on the counter.

Al Ittihad 1-0 Al Shabab 32'

HT is approaching with the hosts in the lead.

Al Ittihad 1-0 Al Shabab 41'

Ahmed Al-Ghamdi's first-half strike sees hosts lead at the break.

Second-half begins as SPL fixture gets underway in Jeddah.

Al Ittihad 1-0 Al Shabab 46'

Break in play at the moment with Al-Ittihad dominating still with the ball. Al-Shabab need some moment of magic.

Al Ittihad 1-0 Al Shabab 48'

Al-Ittihad carry a one-nil lead but the it is a dangerous one with the visitors could threaten the home team via a free-kick or a corner.

Al Ittihad 1-0 Al Shabab 57'

Great atmosphere built by the home fans at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium. Al-Ittihad are searching for that elusive second goal and kill off the game.

Al Ittihad 1-0 Al Shabab 65'

All that possession but no goals yet for the home team. Karim Benzema and co look to have covered each bit of grass but have just one goal to show.

Al Ittihad 1-0 Al Shabab 72'

Benzema's side go into the final 10 mins with a slender lead but Al Shabab have not troubled the home side or tested them.

Al Ittihad 1-0 Al Shabab 80'

There you go! The game is done and dusted with Steven Bergwijn scoring the second and settling the result in the holders' way.

Al Ittihad 2-0 Al Shabab 86'

Al-Ittihad bag all three points as they win 2-0 against Al-Shabab.