Melbourne City and Western United FC shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the Australia A-League on May 24, 2025. This result came just over a week after City's comprehensive win in the reverse fixture, showing a much-improved performance from Western United. Melbourne City took the lead in the first half through a familiar source, applying sustained pressure. However, Western United displayed great resilience and fought their way back into the contest, earning a deserved equalizer in the second period. Both teams had chances to win it late on, with City hitting the post and Western United forcing a smart save. In the end, a draw was a fair result, with Western United gaining a measure of redemption and City dropping two points in the title race.