The 5th round of the Algerian Ligue 1 saw reigning champions MC Alger drop points following a 1-1 draw against ASO Chlef, with Mohamed Saliou Bangoura missing a late penalty. Conversely, USM Alger and MC Oran both secured narrow 1-0 victories against JS Saoura and US Biskra respectively. These wins elevate the two clubs to the joint-second position with 10 points each, trailing three points behind the league leaders, CR Belouizdad. Meanwhile, USM Khenchela celebrated their first win of the campaign by defeating CS Constantine 2-0.