2-1, still won with one less player, Ronaldo’s rival for the championship ended his 5-game winless streak, and the 37-year-old Benzema’s sword was unsheathed

Cristiano Ronaldo’s rival for the title in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah United, which was ranked 8th before the game, ushered in the ninth round of the Saudi Arabian League. Jeddah United played at their home court against Riyadh Sports, which was ranked 12th before the game.

Jeddah United had 11 points before the game, 13 points behind Riyadh Victory at the top of the list, while Riyadh Sports had 8 points before the game, 16 points behind Riyadh Victory at the top. In the last 6 matches between the two sides, Jeddah United has the absolute upper hand, because Jeddah United defeated Riyadh Sports in all 6 matches. Therefore, before the game, more than 80% of the fans were full of confidence in Jeddah United beating Riyadh Sports at home.

In the 24th minute of the first half, Dias made a pass, and the 37-year-old Benzema took the lead to help Jeddah United take the lead. This is Benzema's sixth goal in all competitions this season.

After 18 minutes, Haibari scored an own goal to help Jeddah United score another victory and expand their lead.

In the 32nd minute of the second half, Yahya made a wonderful pass and Sirah unsheathed his sword to help Riyadh Sports get a goal back.

In the 73rd minute, Diaby received a red card and was sent off, resulting in Jeddah United playing with one less player.

In the end, Jeddah United defeated Riyadh Sports as expected, avoiding Saudi Arabia's two-game losing streak. At the same time, it ended Saudi Arabia's five-game losing streak, and Riyadh Sports' two-game unbeaten streak came to an end. After the game, Jeddah United surpassed New Future City Sports Team with 14 points to rise to seventh place.