Desert Derby: Ahly vs. Zamalek to Decide the Egyptian Super Cup 2025
9 November 2025
Live Stream & Match Context
All eyes focus on the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in the UAE as the Cairo Derby headlines the 2025 Egyptian Super Cup final. Ahly players chase a second consecutive title, while Zamalek look to break their trophy drought and reclaim Egyptian supremacy on foreign soil.
Road to the Final
The encounter follows a dramatic path: Ahly edged Ceramica Cleopatra 2-1 in the semi-final, and Zamalek advanced by ousting Pyramids on penalties after a tight, competitive tie. Last season's shootout thriller adds extra spice to this year’s clash.
Lineups & Tactics
In Abu Dhabi, Ahly launched a 4-3-3 with a solid backline and a midfield trio behind a lively forward line. Zamalek opted for a 4-4-2 with a compact midfield and two strikers ready to pounce.
The two giants meet in a high-stakes showdown, with tactical chess likely to decide how the ball ends up in the net.
Fans anticipate a tense, trophy-driven encounter as the two giants meet in the desert, with the winner edging closer to a historic haul of Super Cups.
Punchlines:
Punchline 1: If this derby had a calculator, the only numbers you’ll trust are the goals on the scoreboard.
Punchline 2: The heat in Abu Dhabi won’t be the only thing rising—watch the tension as the clock ticks toward a potential penalty shootout.
