The top-of-the-table clash between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Beer Sheva ended in a 0-0 draw on March 10, 2026, at the Bloomfield Stadium, a result that kept the title race wide open. In a tense and tactical battle between the league's two best defenses, chances were at a premium, with both teams canceling each other out in midfield. The first half saw a couple of half-chances for either side, the best of which fell to Beer Sheva, whose striker fired just wide after being played through on goal. The second half followed a similar pattern, with Maccabi Tel Aviv enjoying more of the ball but struggling to find a way past Beer Sheva's compact and physical back line. The match's major talking point came late on when Maccabi Tel Aviv had a goal ruled out for a marginal offside, a decision confirmed by VAR after a lengthy review that halted the home side's celebrations. The draw meant both teams maintained their positions at the summit, setting up a thrilling finale to the season. Both managers adopted a pragmatic view afterward, with the Maccabi coach stating it was a "fair result" between two evenly matched sides.