Maccabi Tel Aviv returned to winning ways with a convincing 3-1 home victory over Hapoel Kiryat Shmona in the Israel Premier League on October 28, 2025. The hosts showcased their attacking quality with two early goals setting the platform for a comfortable three points. Tel Aviv was in control from the start, scoring in the 5th and 22nd minutes to establish a commanding lead. Kiryat Shmona pulled a goal back just before halftime from a set-piece, offering a glimmer of hope. However, any thoughts of a comeback were extinguished early in the second half when Tel Aviv restored their two-goal advantage with a clinical finish. The match result keeps Maccabi Tel Aviv firmly in the title conversation, while Kiryat Shmona remains deep in relegation trouble. The Tel Aviv manager was pleased with his team's fast start and professional performance, and the Kiryat Shmona coach lamented his team's slow beginning which cost them the game.