Algiers, December 8, 2025 – In a series of rescheduled matches, USM Alger (USMA) and MC Alger (MCA) delivered significant blows to JS Kabylie (JSK) and CR Belouizdad (CRB) respectively, shaking up the standings in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1.
USMA secured a valuable away victory against JSK at the Stade Hocine Aït Ahmed in Tizi Ouzou. The match, a rescheduled fixture from the first round of the league, saw USMA triumph with a score of 2-1. Khaledi and Ghloudi were the goalscorers for the visitors, while Mahious netted the lone goal for the home side. This win propels USMA to 18 points, while JSK remains at 15 points.
In the highly anticipated Algiers derby, MCA emerged victorious against CRB with an identical scoreline of 2-1. Bayazid and Bangoura found the net for MCA, while M’lali scored for CRB. The victory sees MCA climb to 25 points, solidifying their position at the top of the league table. CRB, on the other hand, remains on 14 points.
These results have significant implications for the league standings, with both USMA and MCA strengthening their positions, while JSK and CRB face setbacks in their campaigns. The rescheduled matches provided thrilling action and further intensified the competition in the Algerian Ligue 1.
