Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema are set for a high-voltage reunion as Al-Nassr lock horns with Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final — www.naijnaira.com reports.
According to Goal, the match will reignite a rivalry between two former Real Madrid legends who once shared years of glory at the Santiago Bernabéu.
This time, Ronaldo is chasing his first major trophy with Al-Nassr after last year’s painful 4-1 loss to Al-Hilal in the final.
Benzema, already crowned with the Saudi Pro League and King’s Cup, wants to extend his winning run with Al-Ittihad.
Speaking ahead of the match, Benzema said: “Cristiano Ronaldo is a football legend. But tomorrow, the best will win. It’s not me against him, it’s Al-Nassr against Al-Ittihad.”
Al-Ittihad manager Laurent Blanc also weighed in, revealing he has drawn up a special approach for Ronaldo.
“I have a plan to stop Cristiano,” Blanc said. “But Al-Nassr is not only about Ronaldo, they have quality all over the pitch.”
The winner of this showdown will advance to the final, where either Al-Qadisiyah or Al-Ahli awaits.
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