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Karim Benzema goes viral for savage response to Cristiano Ronaldo Golden Boot question as Al-Ittihad close in on Saudi Pro League title

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<p>Benzema was on target as Al Ittihad edged out Al Ettifaq by a slender 3-2 margin on Sunday. With 68 points from 29 games so far this season, Al Ittihad have carved out a meaningful advantage over their closest rivals Al Hilal, who sit six points behind, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/al-nassr-soldier-on-without-cr7-secure-last-minute-win-damac-fight-for-champions-league-qualification-hots-up/bltcf5533dfcbb1817f" target="_blank">Al Nassr currently back in third on 58.</a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>While Al Ittihad edge closer to silverware, the race for the league’s top scorer remains wide open. Ronaldo <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-brightens-up-every-game-scores-amazing-goals-40-year-old-al-nassr-star-praise-fellow-portuguese-saudi-pro-league/bltdbfbb645d9d0b673" target="_blank">currently leads the charge with 23 goals</a> for Al Nassr. Trailing him are Ivan Toney of Al Ahli and Abderrazak Hamdallah of Al Shabab, both sitting on 19. Benzema is not far behind, holding fourth place with 18 goals to his name. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>However, in the mixed zone after the Al Ettifaq victory, Benzema made it abundantly clear that personal records are secondary. When the subject of the top scorer race arose, he simply said: "I don’t care about this my friend. The most important thing is the (SPL) trophy."</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ronaldo has more goals than you, can you win the golden boot?” <br><br>Benzema: “I don’t care about this my friend, the most important thing is the trophy.” <br><br>😭😭😭😭😭<br><br> <a href="https://t.co/VZKdPg3ovH">pic.twitter.com/VZKdPg3ovH</a></p>— MugFPL (@PandaNoComply) <a href="https://twitter.com/PandaNoComply/status/1914699228967817530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT BENZEMA SAID

<p>The title and top scorer races could intersect in dramatic fashion when Benzema’s Al Ittihad face Ronaldo’s Al Nassr on May 7. The highly anticipated showdown will be a crucial test for both clubs - Al Ittihad in their quest to seal the title, and Al Nassr in their effort to stay in contention. However, before the domestic fixture, Ronaldo will be back in action much sooner as Al Nassr are set to face Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos this Sunday in the AFC Champions League.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BENZEMA & RONALDO?

Karim Benzema goes viral for savage response to Cristiano Ronaldo Golden Boot question as Al-Ittihad close in on Saudi Pro League title | Goal.com

Karim Benzema had a savage response to a Cristiano Ronaldo Golden Boot question after Al-Ittihad moved a step closer to the Saudi Pro League title.

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