Adil Boulbina’s hat-trick powers Al Duhail past Al Ittihad

Adil Boulbina delivered a jaw-dropping performance for Al Duhail in the Asian Champions League, scoring a hat-trick against Al Ittihad, home to stars like Karim Benzema and Houssem Aouar.

The Algerian midfielder opened the scoring with a thunderous left-foot shot outside the box just five minutes into the match.

He struck again in the 33rd minute after sprinting past Danilo Perreira and finishing coolly past goalkeeper Rajkovic. For his third goal, Boulbina started another solo run after receiving a pass from Luis Alberto, cutting left to outmaneuver Simic before calmly scoring with his left in the 53rd minute.

Al Duhail, managed by Djamel Belmadi, raced ahead 4-0 before Benzema scored twice near the end, with the game finishing 4-2 for the Qatari side. Boulbina’s electric display underlined his rapid ascent in Asian football and lifted his team to a crucial victory.

Observers praised Boulbina’s athleticism, technique, and composure, noting that his performances are earning him recognition not just in Qatar but across the Algerian national team setup. This hat-trick cements his status as one of the top talents to watch, promising more standout performances in major competitions ahead.