Al-Ittihad 7-1 Al-Wehda: Karim Benzema Treble Keeps Hosts Perfect

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Al-Ittihad extended their perfect start to the Saudi Pro League season with a thumping 7-1 win over Al-Wehda on Monday, with Karim Benzema scoring a hat-trick.

The hosts took the lead through Abderrazak Hamdallah in the 12th minute, and Benzema doubled their advantage just three minutes later.

Al-Ittihad were rampant in the second half, with Benzema completing his hat-trick in the 52nd minute.

Al-Wehda pulled one back through Firas Al-Buraikan in the 65th minute, but Al-Ittihad restored their four-goal lead through Ahmed Sharahili 10 minutes later.

Substitute Haroune Camara made it 6-1 in the 85th minute, and Al-Ittihad completed the scoring in stoppage time through an own goal from Al-Wehda defender Abdullah Al-Hafith.

The win sees Al-Ittihad move top of the Saudi Pro League table, while Al-Wehda remain bottom without a point from their first two games.

Benzema's Treble

Karim Benzema's hat-trick was his first in the Saudi Pro League since joining Al-Ittihad in the summer.

The Frenchman has now scored four goals in two games for his new club, and he is already proving to be a valuable addition to their attack.

Benzema's goalscoring prowess is well-known, and he will be hoping to continue his fine form for Al-Ittihad throughout the season.

Al-Ittihad's Perfect Start

Al-Ittihad's win over Al-Wehda was their second victory in as many games this season.

The hosts have now scored 11 goals and conceded just one in their opening two fixtures, and they look like a team that is capable of challenging for the league title.

Al-Ittihad's next game is away to Al-Raed on Friday.

Al-Wehda's Struggles Continue

Al-Wehda's defeat to Al-Ittihad was their second in a row this season.

The visitors have now conceded 10 goals in their first two games, and they are yet to score a goal.

Al-Wehda's next game is at home to Al-Fateh on Friday.