Algerian League: Mouloudia Wehrane Temporarily Leads, CR Belouizdad Second

Mouloudia Wehrane has temporarily taken the lead in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 after a goalless draw with ASO Chlef on Friday. The draw saw Mouloudia Wehrane move to 14 points, one point ahead of CR Belouizdad, who have 13 points. Meanwhile, ASO Chlef remains in seventh place with 8 points.

Mouloudia Wehrane has shown strong form, with victories in the second and third rounds against JS Saoura and USM El Harrach, and a draw against WA Tlemcen in the fourth round. They also secured wins against US Biskra and US Khenchela in the fifth and sixth rounds.

ASO Chlef, on the other hand, has had a mixed start to the season. They began with two losses against MC Alger and USM Alger in the first and second rounds, before securing a win against JS Saoura in the third round. They then drew with CR Belouizdad in the fourth round, lost to CR Belouizdad in the fifth round, and won against CS Constantine in the sixth round.

In another match, CR Belouizdad suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to MC Alger, marking their third consecutive loss. Earlier, they had lost to ASO Chlef and JS Saoura in the fifth and sixth rounds, respectively.

CR Belouizdad had started the season with a win against USM El Harrach in the second round, but then lost to WA Tlemcen in the third round, before drawing with ASO Chlef in the fourth round.

Remaining matches of the seventh round will be played on Saturday and Tuesday, including Union Khenchela vs JS Kabylie, ASO Chlef vs RC Relizane, USM Alger vs CR Belouizdad, JS Saoura vs NA Hussein Dey, and WA Tlemcen vs JS Saoura.

**Context**: The Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 is the top tier of the Algerian football league system. The league's performance can significantly impact the national team's qualification for international competitions and the domestic clubs' participation in continental tournaments.