Raja Club Athletic 0–1 Wydad Casablanca: Wydad Edge Derby with Gritty Performance in Botola Pro

In the highly anticipated Casablanca derby played on 10 May 2026 at the Stade Mohammed V, Wydad Casablanca claimed a precious 1–0 victory over arch-rivals Raja Club Athletic in the Botola Pro. The result hands Wydad bragging rights and keeps them firmly in the title race.

Match Overview

The atmosphere was electric as both sets of fans created a cauldron of noise. Raja started on the front foot, pressing high and forcing Wydad to defend deep. However, it was Wydad who struck against the run of play in the 34th minute. A quick counter-attack saw Ibrahim El Bahri slip a pass through to Mohcine Moutouali, who calmly slotted past Raja goalkeeper Anas Zniti.

Key Moment: First-Half Stunner

The goal came after Raja had dominated possession. A misplaced pass in midfield was intercepted by Wydad's Yahya Jabrane, who immediately released Moutouali. The veteran forward's finish was clinical, silencing the Raja faithful. Raja pushed for an equaliser in the second half but were repelled by a resolute Wydad defence.

Tactical Story

Raja lined up in a 4–3–3, looking to use the pace of wingers Mohamed Nahiri and Zakaria Hadraf. Wydad, under coach Faouzi Benzarti, set up in a compact 4–4–1–1, absorbing pressure and hitting on the counter. The game became physical, with four yellow cards issued, mostly for tactical fouls breaking up Raja's rhythm.

Standout Players

• Mohcine Moutouali (Wydad) – Scored the winner and showed great composure.
• Yahya Jabrane (Wydad) – Dominated midfield with interceptions and intelligent passing.
• Anas Zniti (Raja) – Could do little for the goal but made fine saves to keep Raja in the game.

Table Impact

The victory lifts Wydad within two points of league leaders FAR Rabat, with 52 points from 24 matches. Raja remain in third place on 49, now four points behind. The rivalry adds extra spice to the title race, and Wydad's win could prove decisive in the run-in.