11.02.2026 13:31
Youssef En-Nesyri, who scored his first goal in the Al Ittihad jersey in the 3rd minute and provided 1 assist, made a significant impact in the 7-0 victory against Al Gharafa; his performance received widespread attention in the Spanish and Moroccan press.
Youssef En-Nesyri, who transferred from Fenerbahçe to Al Ittihad, made headlines with his performance in his first match with his new team. In the 7-0 victory against Al Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite West Group, the Moroccan striker shone with 1 goal and 1 assist.
THE FIRST GOAL CAME IN THE 3RD MINUTE
En-Nesyri, who found the net in just the 3rd minute of the match, scored his first goal in an Al Ittihad jersey. The 28-year-old forward demonstrated his quick adaptation to his new team. The star player, who also provided an assist in the match, was one of the architects of the significant victory.
MARCA: MADE FANS FORGET BENZEMA
En-Nesyri's performance also received extensive coverage in the Spanish press. The Marca newspaper used the headline, "En-Nesyri made Al Ittihad fans forget Benzema and put Joselu in a difficult position." The report stated that it took only 3 minutes for En-Nesyri to show his impact in the enthusiastic atmosphere at Al Inma Stadium, and he quickly made fans forget the disappointment caused by Karim Benzema's transfer to Al Hilal.
MOROCCAN PRESS ALSO HEADLINED IT
Moroccan media also featured En-Nesyri on their front pages. Mountakhab stated, "Youssef En-Nesyri made a big impact: Goal and assist," while Le360 Sport commented, "En-Nesyri achieved a crushing victory against Al Gharafa in his first match with Al Ittihad."