Karim Benzema scored hat-trick on Al Hilal debut - in pictures

  • Al Hilal's new signing Karim Benzema celebrates scoring the opening goal against Al Okhdood at the Prince Hathloul Bin Abdulaziz Sport City Stadium in Najran. Getty Images
    Al Hilal's new signing Karim Benzema celebrates scoring the opening goal against Al Okhdood at the Prince Hathloul Bin Abdulaziz Sport City Stadium in Najran. Getty Images
  • Al Hilal's Karim Benzema celebrates scored a hat-trick on his debut on Thursday. Reuters
    Al Hilal's Karim Benzema celebrates scored a hat-trick on his debut on Thursday. Reuters
  • Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick and also provided an assist on his Al Hilal debut. Getty Images
    Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick and also provided an assist on his Al Hilal debut. Getty Images
  • Karim Benzema continued his great form in his first game for Al Hilal. Getty Images
    Karim Benzema continued his great form in his first game for Al Hilal. Getty Images
  • Karim Benzema celebrates with teammate Malcom after scoring the second goal. Getty Images
    Karim Benzema celebrates with teammate Malcom after scoring the second goal. Getty Images
  • Karim Benzema with the player of the match award. Getty Images
    Karim Benzema with the player of the match award. Getty Images

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