Heartwarming Gesture As Karim Benzema Hands Over Penalty to Al Ittihad Teammate, Video

• Karim Benzema handed a penalty to his teammate during Al-Ittihad's league game on Thursday
• The Frenchman broke his Saudi Pro League goal-scoring duck in the same match versus Al-Riyadh
• Benzema was also made the captain for the first time amid claims that he is unhappy at the club

Karim Benzema exhibited an act of generosity by passing on a penalty opportunity to his teammate, Abderrazak Hamdallah, during Al-Ittihad's Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Riyadh.

Amid reports of tension between Benzema and coach Nuno Espirito Santo, the club swiftly dispelled the swirling rumours through a social media video earlier in the week.

Fast forward to their third game of the season on Thursday, where the Frenchman and his manager seemed to be on the same page.

The 35-year-old broke the game's deadlock by scoring his first goal in the Saudi top flight. This goal served as the catalyst for Al-Ittihad, who added two more goals courtesy of the prolific Moroccan striker, Hamdallah.

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Notably, one of the Atlas Lions star's goals came from the penalty spot, a kick that was initially supposed to be taken by Benzema.

However, the reigning Ballon d'Or holder generously handed the responsibility to his strike partner, who made no mistake, SportBIBLE reports.

Benzema nets debut Saudi League goal

Sports Brief also reported on Benzema ending his SPL goal-scoring drought by netting his debut goal for Al-Ittihad against Al-Riyadh at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.

After drawing blank in three appearances in the new league season, the French star, whose future at his new club was a topic of speculation, found his mojo for the Tigers.

In a promising turn of events, Benzema appears to have reconciled any purported disagreements with manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, as he netted from a Romarinho assist.

Al-Ittihad dismisses Benzema exit reports

Sports Brief also reported on Al-Ittihad dispelling rumours of Benzema's unhappiness, amid claims he had fallen out with his manager, Santo.

The reigning Saudi champions firmly denied the allegations, posting a short video clip of the forward wearing a smile at one of the club's facilities.