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Not Like Us! Al-Ittihad fans hold up incredible Kendrick Lamar-inspired tifo as they demolish Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal

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<p>Marcos Leandro handed reigning champions Al-Hilal the lead in the 23rd minute but Al-Ittihad came back strongly in the match and eventually secured a thumping 4-1 win. Hassan Kadesh scored the equaliser for Laurent Blanc's side before former Tottenham Hotspur forward Steven Bergwijn scored a brace. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/karim-benzema-reacts-saudi-pro-league-golden-boot-battle-cristiano-ronaldo-real-madrid-team-mates-form-al-ittihad-al-nassr/blt24a5ffda136c3e08" target="_blank">Karim Benzema then netted the fourth goal</a> for his side in the 86th minute to seal a memorable win.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Right before kick-off at King Abdullah Sports City, the home fans held up an incredible Kendrick Lamar-inspired tifo with the words 'Not Like Us' written. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mls-compares-kendrick-lamar-2025-grammy-haul-with-josef-martinez-iconic-2018-season/bltf8169103a1b6d6b0" target="_blank">It was a tribute to the famous American rapper</a>, whose Drake diss track 'Not Like Us' has surged in popularity since the Super Bowl and has also earned the number one slot in the UK singles chart.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ittihad fans know ball <br><br>kendrick's biggest song " Not Like us " in the biggest game of the season <a href="https://t.co/7vjns1HavD">pic.twitter.com/7vjns1HavD</a></p>— $ (@fenta9yl) <a href="https://twitter.com/fenta9yl/status/1893375474350334274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>With the crucial win on Saturday, Al-Ittihad are now the favourites to reclaim the Saudi Pro League title as they increased their lead over second-placed Al-Hilal to seven points. It now looks unlikely that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/still-hasnt-won-anything-saudi-arabia-dig-cristiano-ronaldo-al-hilal-boss-jorge-jesus-relationship-al-nassr-poster-boy/blt033f3c6aec9b9ebb" target="_blank">Cristiano Ronaldo Al-Nassr will win the league title in the 2024-25 campaign</a> as the gap with Benzema's side increased to 11 points.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Benzema and Co will be back in action on Wednesday as they take on Al-Khaleej in a Saudi Pro League clash.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR AL-ITTIHAD?

Not Like Us! Al-Ittihad fans hold up incredible Kendrick Lamar-inspired tifo as they demolish Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal | Goal.com

Al-Ittihad fans exhibited creativity with a Kendrick Lamar-inspired tifo during the club&apos;s 4-1 win over Al-Hilal.

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