Raja Casablanca seems to be in good shape ahead of their Champions League round of 16 clash with Kaizer Chiefs this Sunday. Despite missing five key players due to injuries, coach José Romao has successfully reintegrated them into the squad, which should boost their chances for the return leg. The players returning to action are Abdelilah Hafidi, Zakaria Al Hachimi, Ahmed Chagou, Salaheddine Aqqal, and Rachid Slimani.
Having secured a 1-0 win in the first leg in South Africa, Raja Casablanca is in a favorable position going into the second leg. The return of these influential players gives them added strength and depth, especially with such a slender advantage to defend at home.
With Raja’s squad back to full strength, they will feel confident about maintaining their lead and progressing to the next round. However, they’ll need to be careful not to underestimate Kaizer Chiefs, who will likely come out fighting in an attempt to overturn the deficit.
How do you think Raja Casablanca should approach this second leg? Should they focus on defending their lead, or take the initiative to extend it further?
