Al Kholood Vs Al-Ittihad Highlights, Saudi Pro League 2025–26: Karim Benzema Hat-Trick Powers Tigers To 4-0 Win

Hello and welcome to our live blog of Al Kholood vs Al-Ittihad. Stay tuned for live updates from the Saudi Pro League clash.

The Al Kholood vs Al-Ittihad , Saudi Pro League 2025-26 match will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. It will not be telecast on any TV channel in the country. The game will be shown on Thmanyah in Saudi Arabia and Sport TV MultiscreenSport.

Al Ittihad come into the contest chasing a fifth straight win and sit sixth in the table on 23 points, while Al Kholood are 12th with 12 points despite a morale-boosting 5-0 victory over Al-Fayha last time out. The hosts have struggled defensively this season, conceding 22 goals, while last season’s champions look to build momentum under Sergio Conceicao after a four-game league winning run, though consistency remains key in their push to close the gap on the top two.

We’re underway at King Abdullah Sports City, with Al-Ittihad taking control early and pushing the tempo. The first flashpoint arrives in the 6th minute as William Troost-Ekong dives into a late challenge and goes straight into the book, an early warning for Al Kholood as they look to keep the visitors at bay.

Chaos already at King Abdullah Sports City. Just two minutes after being booked, William Troost-Ekong mistimes another challenge and the referee has no hesitation, second yellow, then red. Al Kholood are down to ten men inside eight minutes, and this has suddenly turned into a huge uphill task for the hosts as Al-Ittihad sense blood early.

Al-Ittihad strike first! Karim Benzema steps up and calmly converts a penalty to put the visitors 1-0 up. Fakhr Ar Rass are already down a man, and this early setback makes their task even tougher.

28 minutes in, and Al-Ittihad are running riot! Karim Benzema finds the net again, this time assisted by R. Fernandes, putting the 10-man Fakhr Ar Rass further on the back foot at 0-2. The away side are looking unstoppable early on.

35 minutes gone and it’s three for Karim Benzema! Assisted by M. Diaby, the striker puts Al-Ittihad firmly in control, cruising to a 0-3 lead over a 10-man Fakhr Ar Rass. The visitors are tearing through the hosts’ defence with ease.

It’s the break at King Abdullah Sports City, and Al-Ittihad are cruising with a commanding 3-0 lead. Karim Benzema has stolen the show with a hat-trick, while Fakhr Ar Rass are reeling, down to 10 men and struggling to find a foothold in the game. The second half promises more drama if the visitors keep up this relentless pace.

Al Kholood make a change to try and turn the tide. Guga Guga comes on in midfield, replacing striker Hattan Bahebri. Looks like the hosts are reshuffling to add some creativity and fight back, but with three goals down and a man short, it’s a tough task.

The game has settled into Al-Ittihad’s control, with Fakhr Ar Rass struggling to create chances.

Fakhr Ar Rass make another change. Odai Hussein comes on in midfield, replacing striker Ramzi Solan. The hosts are desperately looking for a spark, but clawing back three goals with 10 men looks like a huge challenge.

Saleh Alshehri adds the fourth for the visitors, assisted by A. Al-Ghamdi, hammering home Al-Ittihad’s dominance. Fakhr Ar Rass are completely overrun, and the scoreboard now reads a commanding 0-4. The home side are running out of time and options.

That’s a wrap from King Abdullah Sports City. We’ll be back soon with another live blog, until then, bye bye.