Al-Ain FC continued their strong form with a 2-0 home win over Ittihad Kalba FC in the ADNOC Pro-League on December 20, 2025. The Bosses secured a professional victory at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium to maintain pressure on the league leaders. Al-Ain dominated possession and broke down a stubborn Kalba defense with a goal late in the first half, providing a crucial breakthrough. They controlled the second half and sealed the match with a second goal from a flowing team move with about fifteen minutes remaining. Ittihad Kalba offered little threat going forward, with Al-Ain's defense comfortably handling any long balls. The three points kept Al-Ain firmly in the title race, while the defeat left Ittihad Kalba looking over their shoulder near the bottom of the table. Al-Ain's manager was pleased with his team's patience and control, while the Kalba coach acknowledged the gulf in class on the day.