Video: Karim Benzema Scores Audacious Backheel For Al Ittihad vs Al Hilal

• Karim Benzema scored a superb goal for Al-Ittiahd against Al-Hilal
• But Aleksandar Mitrovic stole the show with a brilliant hattrick
• The match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal was a top-of-the-table clash

Former Real Madrid kingpin Karim Benzema showcased his brilliance with a stunning backheel goal while playing for Al-Ittihad against Al-Hilal.

However, it was Aleksandar Mitrovic's impressive hattrick for the opposing team that ultimately decided the outcome of the match.

In a video shared on social media, spotted by Sports Brief, Benzema's goal was an absolute sensation, as he met a cross with a cheeky flick.

The Frenchman, who completed a stunning move to the Saudi Pro League club, scored in the 38th minute of the game to make it 2-1 for Al-Ittihad.

Mitrovic scores hatrrick against Al-Ittihad

However, it was the former Fulham star, Mitrovic, who stole the show. The Serbian international netted a remarkable hat-trick, including a thunderous volley.

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Ittihad took the lead through Romarinho but Mitrovic levelled things up.

Benzema and Abderrazak Hamdallah then made it 3-1, but two more strikes from Mitrovic made it 3-3, and Salem Aldawsari scored the winner for Hilal.

It was a stirring comeback, and Hilal are now top of the Pro League. Ittihad will face Al Akhdoud on Thursday, while Al Hilal play Al-Riyadh on Friday.