The outcomes from Round 25 of the Moroccan Professional League, known as "Inwi," have sparked fierce competition both at the top and bottom of the standings. As it stands, both the Royal Army Club and Maghreb Fes are tied for the lead with 49 points each, just five rounds away from the conclusion of the season. Despite a draw against Olympic Dcheira, the Royal Army Club managed to maintain its position at the top, while Maghreb Fes caught up after securing a victory against Hassania Agadir with a score of 2-1.
In a thrilling match, Raja Casablanca also edged closer to the top, overcoming Nahdat Zemamra with a remarkable score of 4-3, thus raising their total points to 46, placing them fourth in the league. This creates an exciting scenario where just three points separate the league leaders from the fourth place, indicating that the final five matches will be crucial for all teams involved.
Match Results from June 17 and 18
On June 17, the following matches took place:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Union Touarga vs. Meknes Club | 0-2 |
| Moroccan Marrakech vs. Tangiers Union | 2-0 |
| Nahdat Zemamra vs. Raja Casablanca | 4-3 |
| Maghreb Fes vs. Hassania Agadir | 1-2 |
On June 18, the following results were recorded:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Wydad Casablanca vs. Fath Rabat | 2-1 |
| Nahdat Berkane vs. Olympic Safi | 0-0 |
| Olympic Dcheira vs. Royal Army Club | 1-1 |
| Union Yaacoub Mansour vs. Hassania Agadir | 1-2 |
Current Standings After Round 25
Here is a look at the current league standings:
| Rank | Team | Points | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Army Club | 49 | 25 |
| 2 | Maghreb Fes | 49 | 25 |
| 3 | Nahdat Berkane | 47 | 25 |
| 4 | Raja Casablanca | 46 | 25 |
| 5 | Wydad Casablanca | 43 | 25 |
| 6 | Fath Rabat | 33 | 25 |
| 7 | Tangiers Union | 32 | 25 |
| - | Hassania Agadir | 32 | 25 |
| 9 | Meknes Club | 31 | 25 |
| 10 | Marrakech Club | 30 | 25 |
| 11 | Nahdat Zemamra | 29 | 25 |
| 12 | Hassania Agadir | 27 | 25 |
| 13 | Union Touarga | 24 | 25 |
| 14 | Union Yaacoub Mansour | 20 | 25 |
| - | Olympic Dcheira | 20 | 25 |
| 16 | Olympic Safi | 19 | 25 |
The standings reflect a tightly contested league, with only three points separating the leaders from the team in fourth place, which heightens the stakes for the upcoming matches. In contrast, Wydad Casablanca suffered an unexpected defeat against Fath Rabat, which halted their progress to 43 points, leaving them six points behind the leaders.
Hassania Agadir, meanwhile, remains in a precarious position after a late-game loss to Union Yaacoub Mansour, where they failed to maintain a lead established by Baba Ilou in the 53rd minute. The match turned dramatically as Mehdi Belouk scored two late goals, sealing a 2-1 victory for Yaacoub Mansour. This defeat leaves Hassania Agadir only seven points above the relegation zone, emphasizing the pressing need for additional points in the remaining matches to ensure safety.
The battle against relegation is intensifying, with Union Yaacoub Mansour now on 20 points, tied with Olympic Dcheira, who managed to secure a valuable draw against the Royal Army Club. Olympic Safi languishes at the bottom of the table with 19 points, despite their draw against Nahdat Berkane, while Union Touarga is in thirteenth place with 24 points following their victory over Meknes Club.
As reported by agadir24.info.
