Why Karim Benzema didn't play tonight for Al-Hilal vs Shabab Al Ahli in AFC Champions League Elite?

The Frenchman has already played four group stage matches for Al Ittihad in the ACL.

Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal are travelling away for their Asian Champions League outing tonight, which will be against Shabab AlAhli. This is going to be an interesting round 7 group stage fixture between these clubs.

The Simone Inzaghi-led side are in the top spot of the group B table. They have won all of their first six games and will be looking to extend their winning run. Al Hilal are performing well across all competitions and will be fully confident for their next one as well, despite being away from home.

With two group stage games remaining in the AFC Champions League Elite this season, the Blue Waves will be looking to end up as the table toppers. They have a capable squad and with their current run of form, they will surely cause issues for the hosts. Al Hilal must gear up for a strong fight from Shabab AlAhli who are also in a good form.

During the winter transfer window, Al Hilal sealed a shock deal. They signed Karim Benzema from their rivals Al Ittihad. The experienced striker will surely strengthen the Blue Waves in the final third.

On his debut for his new club, the Frenchman came up with a top performance and scored a hat-trick. Karim Benzema was in decent form for the Tigers and will be keen to keep his goal-scoring run going for Al Hilal.

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Why Karim Benzema didn’t play tonight vs Shabab Al Ahli?

The 38-year-old is fully fit and made impressed on his debut for Al Hilal. But he is not going to be a part of the Al Hilal squad in the group stage of the AFC Champions League Elite. Karim Benzema has already played four group games alongside Al Ittihad this season and cannot compete for another club at the same stage.

Hence the Frenchman was not spotted with the travelling squad and will missed out for the Blue Waves this time around.

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