The Royal Army team is preparing for a strong encounter against Renaissance Berkane in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals, amidst significant challenges due to the absences affecting its ranks.

Coach Alexander Santos gave his players a break following the recent draw against Kawkab Marrakech in the local league, before returning to preparations for the upcoming match.

The team is expected to begin its intensive preparations with a training session, during which the coaching staff will aim to finalize the lineup and strategy they will rely on for the match.

The team's struggles continue due to injuries, with goalkeeper Ayoub El Khayati and player Tawfiq Razek absent, forcing the coaching staff to look for alternatives to compensate for these significant absences.

The Royal Army will conclude its preparations with a final training session before the match, which will take place next Saturday evening, in a confrontation where the team aims to achieve a positive result before the return leg.