Algeria: Monsef Bakrar puts pressure on Petković

Europe 27 February 2026 at 06:03

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

Despite Dinamo Zagreb’s elimination against Racing Genk in the Europa League, Monsef Bakrar once again made his mark on the European stage. The Algerian striker stood out by opening the scoring just before halftime, confirming his current run of good form. However, the Croatians ultimately missed out on qualification, being caught and then knocked out after extra time in what was a spectacular encounter.

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Bakrar answers on the pitch

Having a convincing season, the striker developed at ES Sétif has now tallied 13 goals in all competitions. These stats highlight a newfound efficiency for the 25-year-old center-forward, who has been regularly decisive for Dinamo Zagreb in recent weeks.

This resurgence comes just days before the next Algeria national team call-up. As Vladimir Petković prepares for the upcoming international fixtures, Bakrar’s performances could reignite the debate about his place in the Fennecs’ squad list.

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