Top teams stumble: MC Alger and CR Belouizdad fail to find net

Algeria’s Ligue 1 resumed on Thursday, February 26, with the 21st round delivering two high-profile clashes, both ending in stalemates.

MC Alger vs JS Kabylie ends 0-0

In the top-of-the-table encounter, league leaders MC Alger hosted JS Kabylie in a highly anticipated clash.

Despite MC Alger entering the match as favourites, JS Kabylie produced a resilient performance.

Both sides had opportunities to break the deadlock, but defensive solidity and missed chances kept the scoreboard blank.

The match ended 0-0, leaving fans disappointed in a game where a decisive winner was widely expected.

MC Alger retained its first-place standing, while JS Kabylie gained a single point, moving them up to ninth position in the league table.

CS Constantine and CR Belouizdad share spoils

The other headline match saw CS Constantine host CR Belouizdad.

Both teams were looking to consolidate their positions—CSC eyeing a chance to close the gap at the top, and CR Belouizdad aiming to bounce back after a previous draw.

After an intense 90 minutes of action, neither side could find the breakthrough, resulting in a 0-0 draw.

CS Constantine maintained second place, while CR Belouizdad climbed one spot to seventh in the standings.

Missed opportunities

The round highlighted defensive strengths across the board but also underlined missed opportunities for teams hoping to climb the table.

Fans were left wanting more as both matches ended without goals despite spirited performances and high-stakes contexts.

With the season entering its crucial phase, the league’s top contenders will be looking to convert chances into points in the upcoming rounds to solidify their positions.