Comparison between the titles Raja and Wydad
When looking at the titles won by Wydad Casablanca and Raja Casablanca, it's clear that these two clubs are the powerhouses of Moroccan football. They have both dominated local, continental, and international tournaments, setting them apart from the other clubs in Morocco. The number of titles they have won far surpasses any other team in the country. These two clubs not only symbolize the city of Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco, but they also have a special place in the hearts of Moroccan football fans. They share a strong bond with their supporters, who show unwavering love and dedication to their teams. The rivalry between Wydad and Raja is intense, but at the end of the day, both clubs represent the passion and love for football that runs deep within the Moroccan community.
Wydad Sports Club occupied the twelfth place in the twentieth century club rankings at the African level in 2000, according to the classification of the African Confederation. Wydad Sports Club is among the most crowned Moroccan clubs in the Moroccan championship and cup. It is also considered one of the pillars of football in Morocco, in addition to its traditional rival in the city, Raja Sports Club and its stubborn opponent, the Royal Army. The club's annual budget is estimated at seven million dollars.
The first derby
The year 1957 witnessed the first derby between Raja and Wydad , when the green was a newcomer, it was founded in 1949 and is still in the period of establishing itself among the national clubs at the time. The two teams met at Philip Stadium, large fans filled the stands, most of them behind Wydad, and contrary to expectations, Raja managed to win with a goal without a response, from a powerful shot by the player Mohamed Laashir, nicknamed “Al-Wajdi” without the strength of Wydad goalkeeper “Mohamed Rifki” to object, to give victory to Raja in the derby. Between the two teams, before winning three goals without a response in the return match that took place in the same season.
1957 the first derby between Raja and Wydad
Raja's biggest victory over Wydad was in 1996 in the Throne Cup with 5-1, while Wydad's biggest victory was 3-0 in 1957 and 2001.
Raja failed to achieve victory over Wydad in 4 consecutive seasons from 1968 to 1972, while Wydad failed to achieve victory over Raja in 5 consecutive seasons from 1973 to 1978.
Former Raja defender Mohamed Olhaj is the player who has played the most derby matches with 21 matches, followed by former Lakhdar star Abdellatif Grindo and veteran Wydad goalkeeper Nader El Mayagri with 19 matches each.
History of confrontations in all competitions
| Competition | Wydad win | Draw | win please | the total | Wydad goals | Raja goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 30 | 62 | 36 | 128 | 96 | 109 | |
| Throne Cup | 5 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 15th | 19 | |
| Arab Championship | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
| the total | 35 | 66 | 42 | 143 | 119 | 133 |
The titles of Raja Casablanca and Wydad Casablanca
Raja Casablanca | Wydad Casablanca | |
Date of Establishment | 1949 | 1936 |
City | White House | White House |
Team name abbreviation | RCA | WAC |
Championship | 12 | 20 |
Throne Cup | 8 | 9 |
League of Champions | 3 | 2 |
African Confederation Cup | 3 | 1 |
African Super | 2 | 1 |
Arab Cup of Champions | 1 | 1 |
Arabic Super | 0 | 1 |
Afro-Asian Cup | 1 | 1 |