MC Alger is gearing up for an intense showdown against CR Belouizdad in the highly anticipated Algiers derby at the 5-Juillet Stadium on Wednesday.
The team welcomes back Akram Bouras, who missed their last match against MC El Bayadh due to a back injury. The midfielder resumed training on Monday, ready to face his former club in a match that could shake the league standings.
However, Mouloudia will be without Ivorian midfielder Mohamed Zougrana, whose suspension for accumulating yellow cards was upheld by the disciplinary committee, despite the club’s appeal.
French coach Patrice Beaumelle has an enviable array of options for this crucial clash but will rely on the Benkhemassa-Bouras pairing to counter CR Belouizdad’s formidable midfield trio of Benguit, Selmi, and Daibeche.
With MC Alger second in the league on 16 points and CR Belouizdad languishing in 15th with 7 points, the derby promises high stakes and fierce competition. The historic rivalry already boasts a record of 6 wins for MC Alger, 8 for CR Belouizdad, and 13 draws, setting the stage for another thrilling encounter.
