The 94th derby between MC Alger and USM Alger certainly stirred up emotions, with USM Alger emerging victorious with a resounding 3-0 win. The defeat not only saw MC Alger lose the match but also witnessed their rivals, USM Alger, claiming the leadership position.
The goals from Malek Ziaya, Farouk Chafaï, and Ahmed Gasmi secured a convincing victory for USM Alger, further deepening the crisis at MC Alger. With a nine-point gap between them and the league leaders, MC Alger now faces significant pressure to regroup and bounce back from this setback.
The defeat is likely to fuel frustration and anger among MC Alger supporters, as they come to terms with the disappointing result in the highly anticipated derby match. Hubert Velud’s men will need to address their shortcomings and find ways to turn their fortunes around in order to regain confidence and competitiveness in the league.
