Karim Benzema made a sensational debut for Al-Hilal, scoring a hat-trick and providing an assist in a 6-0 victory over Al-Akhdoud, as reported by Business Recorder and BOL News. The 38-year-old French striker, who joined Al-Hilal earlier in the week after leaving Al-Ittihad, showcased his prowess by netting his first goal with a stylish back-heel finish in the 31st minute. He followed this with two more goals in the second half, scoring in the 60th and 64th minutes, before assisting Malcom for the fourth goal. Benzema expressed his satisfaction with the performance, stating, 'It was an important game today. So we are happy, we play well, we do a clean sheet and we score so we are happy' (Business Recorder). His debut performance earned him the Man of the Match award, as highlighted by spl.com.sa.