MFK Ruzomberok secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over rivals Tatran Presov in a Slovakian derby friendly on January 16, 2025. The International Club Friendly between the two Fortuna Liga sides was dominated by Ruzomberok, who controlled the match from start to finish. Ruzomberok took the lead in the first half through a penalty after a foul in the box. They doubled their advantage shortly after halftime with a close-range finish following a goalmouth scramble. The third goal was the pick of the bunch, a powerful long-range strike that flew into the top corner, putting the result beyond any doubt. Tatran Presov struggled to create meaningful chances against a disciplined Ruzomberok defense. The derby atmosphere added an edge to the friendly, but the match was played in a generally good spirit. This result gives Ruzomberok confidence ahead of the league restart, while Presov has work to do. Both managers used the fixture to assess players returning from injury or lacking match sharpness.