Luka Modric and Karim Benzema have been key figures for Real Madrid over the years, but their performances in recent seasons have not lived up to expectations. In November 2019, they both moved to Saudi Arabia, where they joined Al Hilal, a club based in Jeddah.

The move was a surprise to many, as neither player had previously played outside Europe or the Middle East. However, it has since become clear that the decision to move to Al Hilal was a strategic one on the part of the players.

One of the main reasons why Benzema made the move was to gain more playing time. After being limited to just 45 minutes per game with Real Madrid last season, he was eager to get more opportunities elsewhere. Similarly, Modric,Bundesliga Tracking who had struggled to find regular first-team football under Zinedine Zidane, saw this move as a way to regain his place in the team.

Both players have so far proved to be successful in their new roles. Benzema has scored six goals in seven appearances for Al Hilal, while Modric has also impressed, providing assists and making crucial tackles for the team.

However, there have been some concerns about the quality of the opposition that Al Hilal plays against. The team is currently struggling to win games and has only managed two wins from its opening eight matches. This has led to criticism of the players' performance and raised questions about whether they will be able to deliver the results they need to succeed in Saudi Arabia.

Despite these challenges, both Benzema and Modric have shown that they can still produce top-level performances when given the opportunity. With the right support and coaching, they could go on to have successful careers in Saudi Arabia, much like they did at Real Madrid.

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