The 7th round of the Algerian league saw CR Belouizdad and USM Alger draw 2-2 at the 5-Juillet stadium, placing the Chabab at the top of the table alongside MC Oran. Following the match, coach Nabil Maâloul officially stepped down from his position without providing specific reasons. The CRB initially led through a Benhammouda brace, but the USMA leveled the match via penalties from Ramdaoui and Khaldi. In other action, JS Kabylie secured an away victory against USM Khenchela (3-0), and newly promoted CR Aïn Témouchent defeated ES Sétif (2-1).