Al Ittihad take on the visitors Al Qadisiya in the final match of Saudi Arabian King Cup. The match will be played on Friday, May 30th at King Abdullah Sports City (Jeddah).
Al-Ittihad are clearly aiming for a domestic double. The Tigers clinched their ninth league title in 2023, and their ambitious summer signings—especially the arrival of Karim Benzema—signaled their intent to retain domestic dominance. However, the 2023/2024 campaign turned out to be a major disappointment, with the team slipping to 5th place and Benzema struggling to make an impact. Things changed when Laurent Blanc took over. He managed to revive both Benzema and the squad, guiding them to their tenth Saudi Pro League title with a comfortable lead. The team remained sharp toward the end of the season, showing strong form heading into this cup final.
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Al-Qadisiyah haven’t been known for silverware, with their last major honors dating back to the 1990s. But 2024 brought a major step forward: they won the First Division and earned promotion to the Saudi top flight. Expectations were modest, especially given their limited star power—aside from veterans like Koen Casteels, Nacho, Nahitan Nández, and a well-aged Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Still, under the leadership of Michel, who hasn’t had much top-level success before, the team punched well above its weight. Colombian-born Mexican international Julián Quiñones netted over 20 goals, with Aubameyang not far behind, propelling the team into top-three contention—and into the King’s Cup final.
Al-Ittihad had won four straight official encounters before the two sides played out a 1-1 draw back in March. As impressive as Michel’s underdogs have been, they face a far superior opponent. Expect Benzema and company to lift the trophy within 90 minutes.
Prediction for the match: Al Ittihad to win.
