Zinedine Zidane, the former French footballer and current manager of Real Madrid, has been praised for his tactical acumen as he led his team to victory against Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. The match was played on Wednesday evening and saw Real Madrid emerge victorious with a 2-1 win.
One of the standout performers of the game was Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, who scored his first goal for the club since joining from Paris Saint-Germain last summer. The France international has struggled to find his form this season and had only managed one goal in seven matches before the match against Al-Hilal.
However, Benzema's performance in Saudi Arabia was nothing short of spectacular as he scored twice in just over half an hour of play. His first goal came in the 44th minute when he headed home a cross from the left wing to give Real Madrid the lead. And just three minutes later,Campeonato Brasileiro Action he doubled their advantage with a powerful header from close range.
Benzema's goals were crucial in helping Real Madrid secure all three points and keep their slim hopes of qualifying for next year's Champions League group stage alive. The France international is now looking forward to facing Barcelona in their next fixture, which will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Saturday.
The win was a much-needed boost for Real Madrid, who have struggled to maintain their title challenge this season. But it also marks a turning point for Benzema, who has long been linked with a move away from the Spanish capital. With his performances in Saudi Arabia, it seems that the striker may finally be finding his feet under new management and under new conditions at the Bernabeu.