The journalist, Mohamed Al -Bakiri, revealed a special meeting held by the French Karim Benzema with the Al -Ittihad players before confronting Al -Hilal in El Clásico, to motivate them to achieve victory. The meeting was a turning point before the big victory (4-1).

Benzema stressed during the meeting the importance of the confrontation, considering that it is a different test from the cup meeting. He demanded his colleagues with full focus, and avoiding mistakes that had previously affected the team's results in front of the big competitors.

The meeting witnessed the attendance of a group of main players, most notably Diabi, Berglin, and Fabinho, along with the Saudi team's stars. The dialogue focused on the mental aspects and the importance of stability under pressure.

The French star confirmed that the psychological factor was one of the biggest challenges of the team last season, as Al -Ittihad was collapsing after receiving a goal. He called on his colleagues to maintain their cohesion and not to allow the crescent to impose its rhythm.

The effect of Benzema's words was evident during the meeting, as Al -Ittihad entered the match with high confidence, and succeeded in avoiding defensive errors. This combat spirit made the difference, and contributed to achieving the great victory over the crescent.