The French star Karim Benzema, forward for Al-Ittihad, expressed his and his teammates' readiness to face Al-Nassr in the semi-finals of the Saudi Super Cup held in Hong Kong, affirming that the team will enter the match with a determination to win and deliver an outstanding performance.

Benzema stated in the press conference that facing Cristiano Ronaldo will be special for him, as they played together for years at Real Madrid, adding that Al-Ittihad does not rely on just one player but has a complete group of stars capable of making a difference.

The French star also emphasized that the team will approach the match with the aim of winning, sending a message to Al-Ittihad fans about the necessity of supporting the players in this tournament, assuring them that they will respond to the stands with what they present on the field.

On his part, the French coach Laurent Blanc confirmed that Al-Ittihad is participating in the Super Cup with the goal of winning the title, pointing out that all coaching staff are focused on one objective, which is to be crowned champions, and that his players are mentally and psychologically prepared for the strong match against Al-Nassr.

Blanc explained that Ronaldo's absence will not diminish Al-Nassr's threat, as they have distinguished players capable of decisive actions, noting that Al-Ittihad has scored many goals in recent matches but needs to improve defensively and keep a clean sheet.

The Al-Ittihad coach added that despite losing some key players, the team has good alternatives capable of filling the gap, pointing out that the transfer market is still open and that the management will not hesitate to sign new players if necessary.

Blanc concluded his remarks by affirming that last season was remarkable for the team, expressing his desire to present more young talents to Saudi football in the upcoming period.