Softfootball understands that Al Hilal’s dominant 6-0 victory over Al Okhdood in the Saudi Pro League quickly turned into more than just another routine win, it became a night of celebration for supporters, largely driven by Karim Benzema’s headline-grabbing debut hat-trick following his controversial move from Saudi rivals Al-Ittihad.
The French forward marked his first appearance with three goals, instantly justifying the attention and debate that surrounded his arrival.
His performance not only delivered three points but also sparked an outpouring of reactions online as fans rushed to share their excitement.
Shortly after the final whistle, Al Hilal shared a post about the result via their official X account, prompting supporters to flood the replies with praise and celebration.
One fan, Adewale not ayuba (@Gavilee112), highlights Benzema’s quality and expresses gratitude for his impact on the team.
He wrote:
Benzema how good are you? You have fed us really well tonight, top top player.
Another supporter, Conversat Blue Lion (@ClearBlueLion), focused on applauding both the team’s overall display and Benzema’s clinical finishing, offering congratulations for what he viewed as a complete performance.
He commented:
Congratulations fellas, what a beautiful game with super result and Bravo for Benzema’s hattrick.
Another fan, 𝙅𝙀𝙃𝘼𝙉 (@JEiii8_) Reacting with disbelief and amazement at what he had just witnessed, 𝙅𝙀𝙃𝘼𝙉 suggested the display felt almost unreal.
He said:
I’m just kidding myself, I didn’t see that one
From a broader perspective, Oloche Adama (@Oloadama) framed the victory as significant for the championship battle, emphasising its importance in the title race.
He wrote:
A good win for the title race
Returning to underline Benzema’s statement introduction, Adewale not ayuba (@Gavilee112) added a second message that captured the mood of the night.
He posted:
He announced his arrival with an absolute stunner! Game on.
For Al Hilal, the result reinforced their status as frontrunners in the Saudi Pro League. For Benzema, it was a debut that immediately connected him with the fanbase, a performance that not only delivered goals but also ignited belief that his signing could define the season.
