Yokohama F. Marinos continued their impressive form with a convincing 3-1 home win over Kashima Antlers at Nissan Stadium on May 25, 2025. The champions displayed their attacking firepower, overcoming an early setback to secure a comfortable victory. Kashima shocked the home crowd by taking a lead within the first five minutes, but Marinos responded with three unanswered goals. The equalizer came from a defensive error, and they took the lead with a stunning free-kick just before halftime. A well-worked team goal in the second half sealed the three points. This match result demonstrated Yokohama F. Marinos's resilience and quality, keeping them firmly in the title race, while Kashima Antlers' defensive frailties were exposed once again.