Maccabi Netanya and Maccabi Tel Aviv played out a 1-1 draw in a fiercely contested Israel Premier League derby on December 22, 2025. The share of the points was a fair reflection of a closely fought encounter where both teams had chances to win the match. Maccabi Tel Aviv opened the scoring in the first half, displaying their typical attacking fluency. Netanya, however, responded strongly after the break, leveling the score and pushing for a winner. Both sides had opportunities in the final minutes, but neither could find a decisive second goal. The draw meant Maccabi Tel Aviv dropped points in the title race, while Netanya earned a respectable result against one of the league's giants.