The defending champion was kicked out at home, and the 37-year-old Benzema fell rapidly: 0 goals and 0 assists in 4 games

A match in the 6th round of the Saudi League started. Jeddah United faced Riyadh Crescent at home. The defending champion Jeddah United has a poor record this season. They only achieved 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the first 5 league games, and were separated by the victory of Riyadh at the top of the list. In the AFC Champions League, Jeddah United's record was also unsatisfactory. They first lost to Abu Dhabi Unified, and then lost to Dubai Youth Nationals. They did not win until the last game against Baghdad Police. Now back in the league, Jeddah United face the favorites Riyadh Crescent. As a result, Jeddah United lost, completely defeated by Riyadh Crescent.

Jeddah United deployed a 442 formation in this game. Benzema and Moussa Diaby play as a double striker. Doumbia, Aouar, Kante and Fabinho form a midfield 4. The back four of Ahmed Julaidan, Moussa, Danilo Pereira and Mitai started. Hamid Shankiti serves as the starting goalkeeper. The total value of the Jeddah United starting lineup is 86.2 million euros. The total starting lineup of Riyadh Crescent is worth 176 million euros.

Jeddah United were not very lucky in this game and gave their opponent an own goal in the 41st minute. Doumbia caused a disaster. His own goal caused Jeddah United to fall into a passive situation. Marcos Leonardo scored in the second half to expand the score. Since then, Jeddah United has continued to make substitutions and adjustments, with Ghamdi, Saghulq and Saleh Shehri coming on, but none of them brought any changes. The final score was settled at 0-2, with Jeddah United losing to Riyadh Crescent.

Jeddah United had a ball possession rate of 56% in this game, 15 shots, 4 on target, and no goals. Riyadh Crescent only had 11 shots on goal, but scored 2 goals. Benzema was disappointing again. He took 4 shots, 1 of which was on target, and failed to score. Benzema has had 0 goals and 0 assists in 4 consecutive games in all competitions.

In the match between Jeddah United and Riyadh Victory, Benzema didn't even take a shot and watched the team lose. In the AFC Champions League match between Jeddah United and Dubai Youth Nationals, Benzema failed to score in 3 shots. In the match between Jeddah National and Oja, Benzema scored 0 goals in 5 shots and missed a key penalty. The 37-year-old Benzema's rapid decline is disappointing. It will be extremely difficult for Jeddah United to defend their title under the leadership of Benzema.