NC Magra vs US Chaouia - Ligue 2

All eyes turn to the home ground on September 26, 2026 as NC Magra welcome US Chaouia in a Ligue 2 encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. It has not been a daunting fixture list but there are signs that Mourinho has found a way to get the best from an increasingly stacked Madrid squad.

Both NC Magra and US Chaouia will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Ligue 2. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. US Chaouia's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. If you're Arsenal and wanting to win the Premier League, and you take six points off those teams, then you're near-on winning the Premier League.

The tactical subplot is compelling: NC Magra favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while US Chaouia are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. The winner came from a rare counter-attack by the new-look Spurs side, who defended well throughout with Andy Robertson making his first start and Jan Paul van Hecke on debut, as they battled to secure another win in pre-season.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. United's interest has reportedly cooled, with Dortmund reportedly demanding €100million (£85.8m) for the midfielder.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Ligue 2 standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. The team currently most likely to win the 2026 WNBA Finals according to Opta.