CR Belouizdad will look to rebound from a heavy defeat when they take on Al-Ahly in the CAF Champions League on Friday evening at 7pm GMT.
After suffering a brutal 6-1 loss in Cairo on December 22, the Algerian side is determined to claim a victory on home soil and revive their chances in the competition.
Currently sitting in third place in their group with three points, a win is vital for Belouizdad if they are to stay in contention for the knockout stages.
The first leg between the two teams in Cairo proved to be a devastating blow for CR Belouizdad, who will now seek revenge in front of their supporters at the 5 July 1962 Stadium.
With Al-Ahly proving to be formidable opponents, the Belouizdad players will need to showcase resilience and tactical precision to ensure they secure the much-needed three points.
The official lineups for both teams have been confirmed ahead of the encounter.
For CR Belouizdad, goalkeeper Raïs M’Bolhi’s absence from the starting lineup has led to the inclusion of Zeghba in goal.
The defense is set to feature Khacef, Hadded, Keddad, and Benayada, while Selmi and Belkhir will anchor the midfield.
Benguit, Meziane, Mayo, and Mahious will provide the attacking options for the home side.
Al-Ahly, led by their experienced manager, will look to build on their dominant performance in the first meeting.
The Egyptian giants will field El Shenawy in goal, with Dari, Rabia, Yayha, and Khaled in defense.
In midfield, El Soulia and Emam will support the attacking play of Koka, El Debes, Shahat, and Wessam.
The stakes could not be higher for CR Belouizdad, who will be aiming to put the humiliation of their previous defeat behind them.
With Al-Ahly having a wealth of experience in the tournament, the match promises to be an intense and thrilling encounter, with both teams desperate to secure vital points in their pursuit of CAF Champions League glory.
