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Real Madrid's forward, Karim Benzema, has scored his first goal in the UAE after joining Al Ittihad on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. Benzema, who was born in France but has played most of his career in Spain, has been in good form for PSG this season and is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world. However, he has struggled to find the net at times and has been linked with moves away from the French capital. On Tuesday night, Benzema made his debut for Al Ittihad in their match against Al Ain and helped the team secure a 1-0 win. He scored the only goal of the game in the 28th minute, finishing off a well-worked move involving three of his teammates. Benzema's passing efficiency was also impressive,Serie A Stadium completing all 16 passes he attempted during the match. The 32-year-old also showed great composure on the ball, making no mistakes throughout the game. Al Ittihad coach, Herve Renard, praised Benzema's performance and said that he had shown "a lot of professionalism" during his time at the club. "It was a tough match for us, but we were able to hold our own thanks to the quality of our players," he said. "We will now focus on preparing for our next match and hope to continue playing at a high level." Overall, Benzema's first appearance for Al Ittihad was a successful one and he looked to have found his feet in the Emirates Stadium. With his passing efficiency and scoring ability, he could be a valuable asset to the team as they look to challenge for the Emirati Super Cup this season. |
