Karim Benzema praised Luis Enrique's PSG, but also criticized Real Madrid.

The tension at the top of Saudi soccer is beginning to feel personal. With Cristiano Ronaldo driving one charge and Karim Benzema leading the response, even voices from inside the latter’s dressing room, like Pablo Mari, are adding new layers to a title race that refuses to settle.

Their presence at rival clubs has pushed Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal into AFC Champions League Elite qualification spots, reinforcing how far the league has come in global relevance.

With Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema both central figures in this evolving landscape, a new chapter appears to be unfolding behind the scenes at the highest level of the game.

Kylian Mbappe added another historic chapter to his remarkable career on a painful night for Real Madrid, as the forward matched a major Champions League scoring mark previously set by Karim Benzema.

Al-Nassr stands in a commanding position compared to Karim Benzema's Al-Hilal, but the final steps toward glory still demand precision and consistency.

Karim Benzema missed a crucial penalty as Al Hilal were eliminated from the AFC Champions League Elite, and with the Saudi club now out of continental competition, the fallout could have consequences for Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr in the SPL title race.

The Saudi Pro League title race has taken another dramatic turn, with Cristiano Ronaldo watching closely as Karim Benzema delivers a stunning performance that keeps the pressure firmly on the league leader.

The growing rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema has taken a dramatic turn, with Al-Nassr suddenly being handed a major advantage in the title race under unexpected circumstances.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr and Karim Benzema's Al Hilal face a change of plans in their season schedules as the AFC switches the Champions League knockouts to single-leg games.

An injury to the Portuguese legend has left Al-Nassr vulnerable at a critical moment in the championship race, while developments involving Benzema have suddenly shifted momentum elsewhere.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to learn the fate of one of his most important teammates as Al-Nassr moves closer to a major decision regarding Spanish defender Inigo Martinez.

As Al-Nassr surges to the top of the Saudi Pro League and Al-Hilal attempts to keep pace, the rivalry between the two former Real Madrid icons has taken on a new dimension, as the balance of power may be shifting at a decisive moment in the season.

Karim Benzema’s arrival at Al Hilal has been a complete success, as he has already demonstrated his imposing goal-scoring prowess. However, he could lose one of the team’s stars, who is reportedly seeking a return to the Premier League ahead of the 2026–27 season.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League continues to deliver headline-grabbing drama, and the latest twist involves Karim Benzema, Darwin Nunez, and a club forced to make ruthless choices.