Johor Darul Ta'zim FC completed a double over Melaka FC with a 3-1 away victory in the Malaysian Cup on February 25, 2026, at the Hang Jebat Stadium. Having already secured qualification, JDT fielded a rotated side but still had too much quality for their opponents, finishing the group stage with a perfect record. Melaka FC, playing for pride, took a surprise lead in the first half, capitalizing on a rare JDT defensive mistake. The champions responded in typical fashion, equalizing before the break and then taking control in the second half with two more goals from their depth players. The match demonstrated the incredible squad depth at JDT's disposal, as their second-string players seamlessly executed the team's philosophy. While the result was academic for the group standings, it extended JDT's winning momentum and provided valuable minutes for squad players. For Melaka, scoring against the champions was a small consolation in an otherwise difficult campaign.