Al Ain Dominate as Relegation Battle Goes to the Wire | Week 25, UAE Pro League 2025/26 Highlights
Al Ain Dominate as Relegation Battle Goes to the Wire | Week 25, UAE Pro League 2025/26 Highlights
ADNOC Pro League Gameweek 25 delivered drama at both ends of the table as Al Ain continued their march toward an unbeaten season with another dominant 5-0 victory over Al Dhafra. The newly crowned champions remain unstoppable, while Al Dhafra's survival hopes now hang in the balance heading into the final day.
The relegation battle intensified as Al Bataeh were held to a tense 0-0 draw by Sharjah, and Dibba suffered a crucial 2-0 home defeat against Ajman despite a strong second-half push. With all three bottom clubs failing to win, the fight to avoid relegation will go down to the final round of fixtures.
Elsewhere, Al Wasl secured a huge 2-1 comeback win away to Al Jazira in the battle for third place. After trailing at halftime, Sidibe equalized before club legend Fabio Lima completed the turnaround to confirm Al Wasl's third-place finish. Rui Vitória praised his side's attitude and second-half performance after a vital victory.
There was also entertainment in Abu Dhabi as Bani Yas and Shabab Al Ahli shared the points in a 2-2 draw, while Al Nasr defeated Kalba 2-1 thanks to a Milivojevic penalty. Khorfakkan and Al Wahda also played out a 1-1 draw, leaving Al Wahda frustrated in their pursuit of third place.
With one game remaining, Al Ain are on the verge of completing an invincible season, while the relegation battle between Dibba, Al Dhafra, and Al Bataeh promises a dramatic finale to the ADNOC Pro League campaign.