Johor Darul Ta'zim FC delivered a dominant performance, thrashing Kuala Lumpur City FC 4-0 in the Malaysian Cup on December 21, 2024. The reigning Malaysian champions showcased their superiority with a comprehensive victory that sends a clear message to their cup rivals. JDT controlled possession from the outset and opened the scoring early, adding two more before halftime to kill the contest. They added a fourth goal in the second half to complete the rout. Kuala Lumpur City FC were simply outclassed and could not cope with JDT's attacking fluidity and pressing. This result emphatically books JDT's place in the next round of the cup as they continue their quest for another domestic double. The match underscored the gulf in class between the nation's top club and its competitors.