RS Berkane’s dominant 4–0 win over Algeria’s CS Constantine in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup semifinal sent shockwaves through Algerian media, which had heavily politicized the match in the lead-up.
The result not only stunned fans but also seemed to rattle Constantine’s mental preparation.
Algerian daily Echaab declared the team had “one foot out of the continental competition” after conceding four unanswered goals.
Ennahar called for a “remontada” in the return leg but doubted its plausibility against a club of Berkane’s caliber.
Algerie Nouvelle described the defeat as a “crushing fall.”
The lead-up to the match saw intense political mobilization in Algeria, with both civilian and military figures—including President Abdelmadjid Tebboune—offering high-profile support.
Observers say this unprecedented attention added unnecessary pressure, turning what should have been a regular football clash into a symbolic showdown with a Moroccan side, overshadowing the sporting spirit of the encounter.
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