Real Madrid star kicked off his new chapter in the best possible way, sending a strong message to rivals about his ability to make a difference in his new team. The striker, who joined the club on Monday, had previously spent two and a half seasons with Al-Ittihad, winning the league and cup titles. The first half ended 1-0 thanks to Benzema's 31st-minute goal scored with his heel. He returned in the second half to complete a hat-trick. With this victory, Al-Hilal's points total reached 50, maintaining their lead at the top of the table and leaving their rivals searching for their first stumble. French striker Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick in his first match for Saudi club Al-Hilal, leading the team to a 6-0 victory over Al-Ahli in the 21st round of the Saudi league.
