Flooring Guide by Cinvex – Persib Bandung has taken a monumental step toward securing another Super League title after a dramatic 2-1 victory over PSM Makassar in week 33 of the 2025/2026 season. The win, clinched at the Gelora BJ Habibie Stadium in Parepare on Sunday, May 17, 2026, leaves the team affectionately known as Pangeran Biru on the brink of glory.
The match was a true test of character for Thom Haye and his teammates. Persib opened the scoring through a precise strike by Thom Haye in the 34th minute, but PSM Makassar responded in the 53rd minute when Yuran Fernandes leveled the playing field. With the match deadlocked, Persib displayed true championship mentality; Julio Cesar emerged as the hero in the dying seconds, heading in a dramatic winner in the 90+7th minute to secure all three points.
Super League 2025/2026 Results: Dramatic Win Over PSM Makassar Puts Persib Bandung on the Verge of the Title!
This hard-fought win bolsters Persib Bandung’s pursuit of a historic championship hattrick. The team currently sits atop the standings with 78 points, maintaining a vital two-point lead over their closest rivals, Borneo FC Samarinda. The advantage grew this week after Borneo FC—known as Pesut Etam—failed to capitalize on their opportunity, managing only a scoreless draw against Persijap Jepara at the Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium.
With just one match remaining in the 2025/2026 Super League season, the two-point cushion places Persib in a commanding position. The club is now poised to clinch their third consecutive title in the final week of play.
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The title race reaches its conclusion on Saturday, May 23, 2026, when Persib Bandung returns home to the Gelora Bandung Lautan Api (GBLA) Stadium to face Persijap Jepara. A victory in front of the loyal Bobotoh supporters will guarantee the trophy. Even a draw would likely be enough to seal the championship, given Persib’s superior head-to-head record against Borneo FC.
Meanwhile, Borneo FC faces a steep climb to keep their title hopes alive. They must win their final match against a formidable Malut United side at the Segiri Stadium in Samarinda, while simultaneously hoping for a Persib defeat. Should they fail to secure a win or if Persib earns at least a point, the title will belong to the Bandung giants.
Securing this trophy would mark a historic milestone for Indonesian football. If successful, Pangeran Biru will become the only team in the modern era of the Indonesian League to win three consecutive league titles.
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 has moved to the brink of a historic third consecutive Super League title following a dramatic 2-1 victory over PSM Makassar. A last-minute header from Julio Cesar secured the win, while a simultaneous scoreless draw by Borneo FC against Persijap Jepara expanded Persib’s lead to two points at the top of the table. This result puts the Bandung-based club in a commanding position with only one match remaining in the 2025/2026 season.
To clinch the championship, Persib must secure at least a draw in their final home game against Persijap Jepara on May 23, 2026. While Borneo FC maintains a slim hope of overtaking them, they require a win against Malut United and a Persib loss to claim the trophy. A successful title defense would mark a significant milestone, as it would make Persib the first team in the modern era of the Indonesian League to achieve a three-peat.