MC Alger, the current frontrunner in Ligue 1, is set to lock horns with footballing giants FC Barcelona in a gala match scheduled for this summer. This monumental encounter, reminiscent of the famed Real Madrid – MC Algiers clash in 1977, signifies a significant moment in the contemporary football landscape.
Reports sourced from Botola indicate that preliminary discussions between MC Alger and FC Barcelona have been initiated, with both entities expressing their preliminary agreement for the colossal event.
The proposed match, anticipated to unfold between July and August, is earmarked for the inauguration of MC Alger’s new stadium, the Ali Ammar Stadium, also known as Ali Lapointe Stadium.
While both clubs have given their assent to this historic showdown, the final green light awaits approval from the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The grandiosity of this initiative for Algerian football is underscored by the rare occurrence of hosting a football powerhouse from La Liga, particularly one of the iconic clubs from the previous century.
This eagerly awaited face-off conjures memories of MC Alger’s encounter with Real Madrid in 1977, where the Spanish giants secured victory with a 2-1 scoreline at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
The clash witnessed German midfielder Breitner opening the scoring in the 14th minute, followed by Spanish striker Francisco Javier Aguilar doubling the lead just before halftime (42′).
Anwar Bachta’s goal in the 76th minute provided a glimmer of hope for MC Alger, concluding the match with an ovation from Spanish supporters who lauded the Algerian players.
As anticipation builds for this forthcoming spectacle, football enthusiasts and supporters await the official nod from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, heralding the prospect of another historic chapter in Algerian football.
The proposed match between MC Alger and FC Barcelona not only serves as a testament to the sport’s global appeal but also as an embodiment of the enduring legacy of iconic football encounters.
