Al-Gharafa delivered a statement performance with a 3-1 home win over rivals Al Duhail in the Qatar Stars League on October 30, 2025. The victory at the Thani bin Jassim Stadium was a significant result in the title race. In a thrilling match, Al-Gharafa raced into a two-goal lead with incisive attacking play. Al Duhail pulled one back before halftime to make it a contest, but Al-Gharafa restored their two-goal cushion in the second half and managed the game expertly. This result announced Al-Gharafa as genuine championship contenders and handed a major setback to Al Duhail's ambitions.