Video: The victories continue: a foreign duo hand Al-Ittihad their second win in Spain
Saudi football club Al-Ittihad secured a 2-1 victory against Las Palmas during their pre-season training camp in Spain. The match featured goals from Moussa Diaby and Roger Fernandes.
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Pre-season friendlies are important for team preparation and tactical testing ahead of the upcoming competitive season.
Video: The victories continue: foreign duo hand Al-Ittihad their second win in Spain Al Ittihad Las Palmas M. Diaby R. Fernandes Saudi Pro League LaLiga Saudi Arabia Spain France Portugal The "Tigers" bare their fangs
Al-Ittihad kept their winning run going in the friendlies at their overseas training camp ahead of the new 2026-2027 season.
The Tigers beat Spain's Las Palmas 2-1 on Saturday in the second of their friendlies at the camp in Marbella.
Moussa Diaby got things started in the 15th minute. The French winger broke down the right flank, found himself one-on-one with the Spanish keeper and slotted home.
Roger Fernandes doubled the lead five minutes into the second half in almost identical fashion, racing down the right before placing the ball into the net.
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