Persib Advances to Second Place, Fierce Battle at the Top

BANDUNG, KOMPAS - Persib Bandung occupies the 2nd position in the temporary standings of the Super League 2025/2026 after defeating Bhayangkara FC with a score of 2-0 in the 14th week of the BRI Super League 2025/2026 competition at the Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium, Sunday, (21/10/2025). Currently, there are four teams competing for the championship title.

The defending champion Persib Bandung successfully returned to the winning track after suffering a defeat from Maluku United 2-0 at the Gelora Kie Raha Stadium in Ternate, North Maluku, the previous week.

Persib's winning goal against Bhayangkara FC was scored by Ramon Tanque with a powerful kick in the 10th minute and a header in the 62nd minute. This was Ramon's first brace or two goals for Persib.

The Brazilian player has now scored four goals in the last four matches with Persib. A perfect resurgence for him after going scoreless in dozens of matches at the beginning of the season.

The hard work of Ramon and his teammates has now brought Persib up to second place in the temporary standings. Persib has accumulated 31 points from 10 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw.

This season's Super League has showcased intense competition up to the break in the tournament. At least four teams are contending for the championship title due to the narrow point difference, namely Borneo FC, Persib Bandung, Persija Jakarta, and Malut United.

Persib is now 3 points behind Borneo FC from Samarinda, which is at the top of the standings with a total of 34 points. Borneo, which had previously achieved 11 consecutive victories, has now stumbled with two losses and one draw in their last three matches.

Meanwhile, another potential champion, Persija, is in third place with a total of 29 points. Persija has the opportunity to overtake Persib in second place as they are set to play their 14th-week match against the host Semen Padang on Monday (22/12/2025).

Malut United is currently in fourth place with a total of 28 points. The team, coached by Hendri Susilo, relies on four former players from Persib to achieve the championship title in the highest football competition in Indonesia.

If they win the Super League this season, Persib Bandung will be the only team in Indonesia to achieve three consecutive championship titles in the Liga 1 format.

Meanwhile, for Persija, if they win, it will be their third title. As for Borneo FC and Malut, if they win the Super League, it will be the first title for each team.

Persib Bandung coach Bojan Hodak expressed great joy at the victory. The additional three points elevated Persib to second place in the temporary standings.

The man from Croatia appreciated his players for executing his instructions well. Several attacking creations developed by his players were able to break through the tight defense of Bhayangkara FC.

"We have implemented a lot of creative plays in this match. I am very pleased with this result, and now it is time to focus again on the next match," he asserted.

Meanwhile, Borneo FC Coach Fabio Lefundes responded to the negative trend experienced by his team with a realistic attitude. He emphasized that evaluation is an inseparable part of a team's journey, whether in victory or defeat.

"Every match has its own character and challenges. Therefore, opponent analysis and internal evaluation are the main foundations in preparing the team," he stated.