Two matches from the fifth round of the national championship were played this Tuesday. MC Oran secured a valuable away victory against US Biskra, ending the game 1-0. Meanwhile, MC Alger drew 1-1 against ASO Chlef. During the latter match, MC Alger's forward Mohamed Bangoura failed to convert a penalty in the 86th minute, and ASO Chlef's midfielder Chamseddine Bekkouche was sent off in stoppage time following a second yellow card. In the current temporary standings, CR Belouizdad leads with 13 points, followed by MC Oran with 10 and MC Alger with 7. US Biskra and ASO Chlef remain at the bottom of the table with 2 points each, as several matches from this round are still pending.