Benzema’s Misfortune Continues: Own Goal Adds to Al-Ittihad Woes

Karim Benzema’s tumultuous spell at Al-Ittihad took another unfortunate turn as the French football legend scored an own goal in the AFC Champions League clash against Navbahor on Thursday.

The match, which marked the second leg of their round of 16 tie, saw Benzema’s inadvertent header into his own net gift Navbahor the lead. Despite the setback, Al-Ittihad managed to rally and secure a vital victory, with goals from Abderrazak Hamdallah and a Toma Tabatadze own goal.

Benzema’s struggles at Al-Ittihad have been compounded by reports of his dissatisfaction at the club. Rumors have swirled regarding a potential move within the Saudi league, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr and even Manchester United mentioned as possible destinations. However, Al-Ittihad remains his current club, and Benzema will need to focus on regaining form and confidence amidst the ongoing challenges.

Following the Champions League tie, Benzema and Al-Ittihad will shift their attention to the upcoming fixture against Al-Wehda in the Saudi Pro League. With the team currently trailing leaders Al-Hilal by a significant margin, every match holds importance as they strive to climb the league table.