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Al-Riyadh 0-4 Al-Ittihad: Who needs Mo? Saudi champions cruise to victory after expressing interest in Salah - with Karim Benzema netting his first league goal since his £258m move

Karim Benzema scored his first Saudi Pro League goal as Al-Ittihad thrashed Al-Riyadh 4-0 on Thursday.

The Real Madrid legend joined the Saudi champions after penning a three year deal worth £258million this summer and helped his side cruise to victory by opening the scoring in the 17th minute.

After starting the attack with a run from the halfway line, Benzema later picked up the ball close to the penalty spot and coolly slotted his strike past Al-Riyadh goalkeeper Martin Campagna.

Benzema started alongside former Premier League stars Fabinho and N'Golo Kante, who also opted to join the Saudi Pro League on lucrative contracts this summer.