Algiers, Algeria – The Nelson Mandela Stadium in Baraki is set to host a highly anticipated clash this Saturday evening as MC Alger and USM Alger face off in the Algerian Super Cup final for 2025. The match, scheduled to kick off at 17:00, promises excitement and fierce competition as both teams vie for the first title of the 2025-2026 season.
A Historic Rivalry, A Quest for the First Title MC Alger enters the final as the reigning champion of the national league for the second consecutive season, and the most recent Super Cup winner after defeating CR Belouizdad on penalties. USM Alger, on the other hand, comes into the match with high spirits following their Algerian Cup victory in 2025, where they triumphed over CR Belouizdad with a 2-0 scoreline. This will be the third Super Cup final contested between the two Algiers rivals, following the 2014 and 2016 editions. Each team has claimed victory once, with MC Alger winning in 2014 and USM Alger in 2016, adding extra intensity to this encounter and making the outcome unpredictable.
Numbers and Facts Before the Summit MC Alger has dominated the Algerian football scene this season, asserting its dominance in the first leg of the “Mobilis” League 1, holding a 12-point lead over its closest competitors, including USM Alger. Furthermore, MC Alger holds the record for the most Super Cup titles with four (2006, 2007, 2014, 2024), compared to USM Alger’s two (2013 and 2016).
Coaches Face-to-Face, Referee Appointed The final will feature a tactical battle between South African coach Rulani Mokwena of MC Alger and Algerian coach Abdelhak Benchikha of USM Alger. The match officials will be led by referee Anis Azrine, assisted by Reda Khalikha and Abdelkader Slimani, with Mohamed Oukil serving as the fourth official.
A Difficult Road to the Final Both teams faced challenges in the Algerian Cup earlier this week. USM Alger needed extra time to overcome USM El Harrach (3-2), while MC Alger reached the quarter-finals after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Najm Ben Aknoun. With MC Alger aiming to extend its record and secure its fifth title, and USM Alger seeking its third, Algerian football fans are promised an exceptional evening of football.
