Maghreb Fez 1–2 Renaissance de Berkane | Botola Pro

Date: 21 June 2026 | Venue: Stade de Fès, Fez

Renaissance de Berkane came from a goal down to defeat Maghreb Fez 2–1 in a pulsating Botola Pro encounter on Sunday evening. The visitors showed tremendous character after falling behind early, eventually claiming a deserved victory that keeps them in the title race.

Match Overview

The match began at a frantic pace, with Maghreb Fez taking the lead inside the first ten minutes. A sweeping move down the left ended with a low cross turned home by the home side’s striker. However, Berkane responded impressively, equalising before half‑time and then finding the winner with a late second‑half strike.

Key Moments

• 8' – Maghreb Fez 1–0: A quick break caught Berkane’s defence off guard; the finish was cool and precise.
• 32' – Renaissance de Berkane 1–1: A free‑kick from the edge of the box was curled brilliantly over the wall and into the top corner.
• 67' – Renaissance de Berkane 2–1: A defensive error allowed Berkane’s forward to nip in and slot past the advancing goalkeeper.
• 88' – Maghreb pressure: The hosts pushed for an equaliser, but Berkane’s goalkeeper made a stunning save to preserve the lead.

Tactical Story

Maghreb Fez started aggressively, pressing high and using width to create their early goal. But Renaissance de Berkane’s experience told; they dropped deeper after the equaliser, absorbing pressure and hitting on the break. The winning goal came from a simple long ball that exposed a lack of communication in the Fez backline.

Standout Players

Renaissance de Berkane #10 (Midfielder) was the architect of the comeback, scoring a stunning free‑kick and controlling the midfield tempo. Berkane #9 (Forward) showed excellent movement to score the winner and constantly troubled the home defence.

Table Impact

Berkane’s victory keeps them within touching distance of the Botola Pro leaders, while Maghreb Fez remain in the bottom half. For Berkane, away wins against direct rivals are crucial as the season enters its decisive phase. The result also extends Maghreb Fez’s winless run at home to three matches.