Karim Benzema, the Ballon d'Or winner from Real Madrid, is set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia as he signs a lucrative three-year contract with Al-Ittihad, a prominent club based in Jeddah.
Real Madrid's Champions League triumph has been greatly aided by Karim Benzema, but there are questions about whether they can continue to depend on him to lead Europe glory this season.
Karim Benzema was honored on Monday for his remarkable success with Real Madrid by winning the Ballon d'Or at a star-studded ceremony in Paris.
Barcelona coach Xavi says Real Madrid beat his side in the Clasico because they were more mature.
Goals from David Alaba and Karim Benzema gave Real Madrid a 2-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and a fifth UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
