Al Ittihad Club powered to a 5-2 away victory over Al Okhdood in the Saudi Professional League on August 31, 2025. In a high-scoring encounter at Prince Hathloul Stadium, the Jeddah giants demonstrated their attacking firepower, overcoming a resilient home side with a second-half surge. Al Okhdood started strongly, matching Al Ittihad early on and even taking a surprise lead, but the visitors' quality shone through as they equalized and then took a narrow lead before halftime. The second half belonged entirely to Al Ittihad, who added three more goals in a clinical display, turning a competitive match into a comfortable victory, despite a late consolation for the hosts. The standout was Al Ittihad's forward line, which was simply too potent, with Karim Benzema likely among the scorers in a dominant team performance. This win provided a perfect start to Al Ittihad's campaign, while Al Okhdood were left to reflect on a harsh lesson in top-flight football. The Al Ittihad coach praised the team's professional attitude, and the Al Okhdood manager acknowledged the difference in quality in key moments.