Hapoel Tel Aviv's Bloomfield Stadium Becomes Fortress Under Coach Eliniv Barda

Since Eliniv Barda took over as coach of Hapoel Tel Aviv on December 10, 2024, the team's home stadium, Bloomfield, has transformed into a formidable fortress. This turnaround is evident in the team's remarkable home record under his tenure.

In his first season, leading the team in the National League, Hapoel Tel Aviv played 13 home games, winning 12 for a 92.3% success rate, with an impressive goal difference of 31-3. Even after promotion to the Premier League, the trend continued.

Last season, Hapoel played 18 home games in the Premier League. Excluding one unfinished derby match that resulted in a technical loss, the team secured 14 wins in the remaining 17 games, achieving an 82.3% success rate and boasting the league's best home record with a 33-10 goal difference.

This season has also started strongly, with two home wins and a perfect 7-0 goal difference so far, including a decisive 4-0 victory over Hapoel Ramat Gan. Cumulatively, under Barda, Hapoel Tel Aviv has played 32 home matches, winning 28 (an 87.5% success rate) and scoring 71 goals while conceding only 13.

Beyond the statistics, Bloomfield has regained its status as a place that instills confidence and security for Hapoel players, while becoming a venue opponents fear. This home advantage provides the team with the belief to perform well in away games and pursue their goal of winning the league championship for the first time in 17 years.