Watch Ronaldo, Benzema Warmly Hug Moments After Reuniting During AL Ittihad vs AL Nassr Clash

• Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema reunited on Tuesday night during a Saudi Pro League
• Benzema moved to the Middle East in the summer after the expiry of his deal with Real
• The duo struck a formidable partnership together during their time at Santiago Bernabeu

A video of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema sharing a warm embrace moments before Al-Ittihad's clash against Al-Nassr has warmed hearts online.

The two Real Madrid legends reunited during the Tuesday night Saudi Pro League clash staged at Prince Abdullah AlFaisal Stadium.

This was the first time the duo were meeting in a match since Benzema linked up with Ronaldo in the Saudi top-flight in the summer.

According to Goal, Benzema sealed a switch to Al-Ittihad on a free transfer following the expiration of his Real Madrid contract.

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The move saw him join a host of other top players who have linked up with Ronaldo in Saudi since his sensational switch earlier in 2023.

Ronaldo, Benzema hug in tunnel

On Tuesday night, Benzema and Ronaldo squared off at Prince Abdullah AlFaisal Stadium, with the two football legends on opposing sides during the meeting.

The duo was captured in a video hugging and exchanging words in the tunnel moments before the kick-off, with a video capturing the heartwarming moment getting fans talking.

The veteran forwards struck a formidable partnership during their time together at the Santiago Bernabeu.

During this period, Ronaldo was undoubtedly the main man at Real Madrid, with Benzema, on the other hand, playing a more supporting role.

Despite their differing roles, the duo was incredibly successful, winning a historic three-peat from 2015 to 2017.

Liverpool legend lauds Ronaldo

Sports Brief also reported that Steven Gerrard offered high praise for Cristiano Ronaldo, acknowledging the Al-Nassr captain's remarkable prowess even at 38, a stage where most players begin to wind down.

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Gerrard, in awe of Ronaldo's incredible performance, as he nears his 40s, found himself compelled to laud the Portuguese sensation for his enduring excellence on the field.

"Cristiano Ronaldo is a goal machine. I have great admiration for him. He's an older player but still performs better than all the others on the pitch," the Liverpool legend said as cited by TCR on X (formerly called Twitter).