Teknowarta – Persib Bandung has secured a dramatic victory over PSM Makassar in Week 33 of the Super League 2025/2026 season, placing the team, affectionately known as Pangeran Biru (The Blue Prince), on the very cusp of a historic championship title.
The thrilling encounter saw Persib Bandung narrowly defeat PSM Makassar 2-1 at the Gelora BJ Habibie Stadium in Parepare on Sunday evening, May 17, 2026 WIB. It was a testament to their resilience, as Thom Haye and his teammates clinched a truly dramatic win.
Persib Bandung initially took the lead through a superb goal from Thom Haye in the 34th minute. However, PSM Makassar responded, with Yuran Fernandes leveling the score in the 53rd minute. Displaying remarkable mental fortitude, Pangeran Biru found a late winner, as Julio Cesar headed home in the 90+7th minute, sparking jubilant celebrations.
Super League 2025/2026 Results: Dramatic Win Over PSM Makassar Puts Persib Bandung on the Brink of Championship!
This crucial victory significantly smooths Persib Bandung’s path toward achieving a monumental hat-trick of championship titles. The Pangeran Biru squad now sits atop the league standings with an impressive 78 points, holding a decisive two-point advantage over rivals Borneo FC Samarinda.
Persib Bandung managed to widen their lead partly due to a simultaneous stumble by Borneo FC in Week 33. The team, nicknamed Pesut Etam (The Mahakam Dolphins), could only secure a goalless draw while visiting Persijap Jepara at the Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium in Jepara on Sunday evening, May 17.
With this two-point cushion over Borneo FC, Persib Bandung is now undeniably on the verge of clinching the title. Pangeran Biru stands poised to celebrate their third consecutive league crown in the final matchweek, Week 34 of the Super League 2025/2026.
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Adding to the excitement, Persib Bandung will play their final match of the season at their home ground, Gelora Bandung Lautan Api (GBLA) Stadium, on Saturday, May 23, 2026. In this highly anticipated home fixture, Pangeran Biru will host Persijap Jepara.
A victory in this decisive match would guarantee Persib Bandung a grand championship celebration in front of thousands of their passionate supporters, the Bobotoh. Furthermore, even a draw would be enough for Pangeran Biru to emerge as the Super League champions this season, thanks to their superior head-to-head record against Borneo FC.
Conversely, Borneo FC finds itself trapped in a challenging situation, with its chances of seizing the championship throne now perilously slim. Pesut Etam could only potentially snatch the title if they secure a win in their final game and Persib Bandung simultaneously suffers a defeat against Persijap Jepara.
Complicating matters for Borneo FC, they face a formidable opponent in their final matchweek. Fabio Lefundes’ side is set to host Malut United at the Segiri Stadium in Samarinda on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
It is worth noting that if Persib Bandung successfully claims the championship title this season, they will etch their name into Indonesian football history. Pangeran Biru would become the only team to achieve three consecutive league titles in the modern era of Indonesian football.
Super League 2025/2026 Provisional 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 secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over PS