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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Karim Benzema Stats Compared Before Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Marcelo Cartaxo | Last updated Sep 26, 2025 1:06 PM ET

Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr are meeting for the first time in the Saudi League season after Al-Nassr’s 2-1 win in the Saudi Super Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema will meet again on the field, though a direct matchup is unlikely.

Meanwhile, their numbers don’t lie. While the two play on opposite sides of the field, both have a successful rate when it comes to scoring goals. Cristiano Ronaldo has more appearances in the Saudi League, while Benzema has maintained a high conversion rate as well.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 77 goals and provided 16 assists in 80 games for Al-Nassr.

Karim Benzema, playing for Al-Ittihad, has scored 33 goals, 16 assists in 53 games.

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Cristiano vs Benzema: Who Won More Matchups?

Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr met twice last season in the Saudi Pro League, with Cristiano Ronaldo facing Al-Ittihad in both games. On November 13, 2024, Ronaldo helped Al-Nassr secure a 2–1 win. In the return fixture on May 30, 2025, Al-Ittihad bounced back with a 3–2 victory, despite Ronaldo’s strong performance. In the Saudi Super Cup, Al-Nassr won 2–1 with Sadio Mane and João Félix scoring.

Al-Nassr Recent Form

The Saudi giants have been scoring freely while keeping clean sheets in most recent matches. In their last five games, Al-Nassr defeated Al Riyadh 5–1, Istiklol 5–0 in the AFC Champions League, Al Kholood 2–0, Al-Taawoun 5–0, and Jeddah 4–0. Across these games, they scored 16 goals and conceded just one, showing both attacking strength and defensive solidity, aided by center back Inigo Martinez.

Al-Ittihad Recent Form

Al-Ittihad enters today’s Saudi Pro League clash in strong form, having won all three of their opening matches and sitting second in the league standings. Their latest game was a 1–0 win over Al Najma, with N’Golo Kanté scoring the decisive goal. Before that, they beat Al Fateh 4–2 on September 13, showcasing both attacking firepower and defensive stability.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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