Saudi Super Cup

Al-Ittihad is preparing for the upcoming season with a series of pleasant matches following their training camp.The team, featuring Karim Benzema, will play their first friendly against Fenerbahce on tuesday, July 23rd, at the Monsperal Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 10 PM Mecca time.

Al-Ittihad has also confirmed a second friendly match against Portuguese club Vitória S.C. This game will take place on Saturday, july 26th, at 8 PM Mecca time in Portugal.

During Thursday’s training session, Karim benzema was observed with a white beard and noticeably thicker eyebrows, a departure from his usual appearance.

the Saudi Federation shared images of their initial preparations in Girona, with photos of Karim Benzema’s new look generating meaningful interaction on social media from both fans of the former Real Madrid player and supporters of Al-Ittihad.In his second season with Al-Ittihad, the 37-year-old Benzema had a successful year, leading the team to victories in the Saudi Professional League and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup.

The Saudi Federation will commence its new season in August with the Super Cup. al-Ittihad is set to face Al-Nassr in the semi-finals. The Saudi Super Cup competition is scheduled to be held in Hong Kong from August 19th to August 23rd, with Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, and Al-Qadisiyah participating.