Kuya Food Express – Persib Bandung secured a thrilling, dramatic victory over PSM Makassar in Week 33 of the Super League 2025/2026. This pivotal win has propelled the team, affectionately known as Pangeran Biru (The Blue Prince), to the brink of claiming the championship title.
The decisive 2-1 triumph for Persib Bandung against PSM Makassar unfolded at the Gelora BJ Habibie Stadium in Parepare on Sunday evening, May 17, 2026, WIB. Indeed, the manner in which Thom Haye and his teammates clinched victory was nothing short of spectacular and dramatic.
Persib Bandung initially took the lead with a goal from Thom Haye in the 34th minute, only for Yuran Fernandes to find an equalizer for PSM Makassar in the 53rd minute. However, Pangeran Biru showcased their unwavering mental fortitude, securing the dramatic winning goal in the dying moments of the match through a powerful header from Julio Cesar in the 90+7th minute.
Super League 2025/2026 Results: Dramatic Win Over PSM Makassar Puts Persib Bandung on the Brink of Championship!
This crucial victory not only boosted Persib Bandung’s championship aspirations but also significantly smoothed their path toward achieving a historic hat-trick of titles. The Pangeran Biru squad now stands proudly at the top of the league standings with 78 points, holding a crucial two-point advantage over their closest rivals, Borneo FC Samarinda.
Persib Bandung successfully widened their lead thanks to a simultaneous slip-up by Borneo FC in Week 33. The team, known as Pesut Etam (The Mahakam Dolphins), could only manage a goalless draw in their away fixture against Persijap Jepara at the Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium in Jepara, also on Sunday evening, May 17, WIB.
With this vital two-point buffer over Borneo FC, Persib Bandung is now undeniably on the verge of championship glory. Pangeran Biru could potentially secure and celebrate their third league title in the final week, Week 34, of the Super League 2025/2026 season.
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Adding to the excitement, Persib Bandung is scheduled to play their final league match at home, at the Gelora Bandung Lautan Api (GBLA) Stadium, on Saturday, May 23, 2026. In this highly anticipated home fixture, Pangeran Biru will host Persijap Jepara, setting the stage for a potential championship celebration.
A victory in this upcoming match would unequivocally allow Persib Bandung to celebrate their championship triumph in front of thousands of their passionate supporters, the Bobotoh. Furthermore, even a draw would be sufficient for Pangeran Biru to be crowned Super League champions this season, thanks to their superior head-to-head record against Borneo FC.
On the other hand, Borneo FC finds themselves in a precarious position, with their chances of seizing the championship title now appearing slim. Pesut Etam could still clinch the title, but only if they secure a victory in their final match and Persib Bandung suffers a defeat at the hands of Persijap Jepara.
Compounding their challenge, Borneo FC faces a formidable opponent in their final fixture. Fabio Lefundes’ squad is set to host Malut United at the Segiri Stadium in Samarinda on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
It is worth noting that should Persib Bandung successfully claim the championship title this season, they will etch a remarkable page in the annals of Indonesian football history. Pangeran Biru would become the only team to achieve the extraordinary feat of winning three consecutive titles in the modern era of the Indonesian League.
Current Super League 2025/2026 Standings:
1. Persib Bandung 78
2. Borneo FC 76
3. Persija Jakarta 68
4. Persebaya Surabaya 55
5. Malut United 53
6. Dewa United 53
7. Bhayangkara FC 50
8. Bali United 48
9. Persita Tangerang 45
10. Arema FC 45
11. PSIM Yogyakarta 45
12. Persik Kediri 39
13. Persijap Jepara 35
14. PSM Makassar 34
15. Madura United 32
16. Persis Solo 31
17. Semen Padang 20
18. PSBS Biak 18
Summary
Persib Bandung moved to the brink of a historic third consecutive league title after a dramatic 2-1 victory over PSM Makassar. Thom Haye opened the scoring, and a 97th-minute header from Julio Cesar secured the win, placing the team at the top of the standings with 78 points. This result was bolstered by a goalless draw between title rivals Borneo FC and Persijap Jepara, giving Persib a crucial two-point lead.
The championship will be decided in the final week of the season on May 23, 2026, where a win or draw against Persijap Jepara will guarantee the trophy for Persib. Conversely, Borneo FC requires a victory against Malut United and a Persib loss to keep their title hopes alive. If successful, Persib Bandung will become the only team in the modern Indonesian League era to secure three consecutive championships.