Maccabi Tel Aviv Dominates After European Exit, Tops League Table

Maccabi Tel Aviv has achieved a remarkable turnaround in the past two and a half weeks, securing three consecutive league victories following their elimination from European competition by FC Lugano. The team's impressive run includes wins against rivals Maccabi Haifa, reigning champions Hapoel Be'er Sheva, and most recently, a decisive 4-1 derby victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Maccabi Tel Aviv currently stands as the sole team in the Israeli Premier League with a perfect record, having won all four of their opening matches. This exceptional start has seen them score an average of four goals per game, a stark contrast to Hapoel Tel Aviv, who had not conceded a goal in their previous three games before the derby.

Coach Kenny Miller has been instrumental in the team's success, with club officials noting his impressive record of multiple wins against prominent coaches like Ran Kochav, Barak Bakhar, and Eliniv Barda since May. Key players have also been highlighted for their outstanding performances, including Hilo Varela, praised for his versatile attacking play, and Osher Davida, who was named man of the match in the derby and has been in exceptional form all season.

Substitute Elad Madmon also made a significant impact, assisting a goal and scoring one himself during the derby, helping to secure the four-goal tally. Players like Isak Syssohko and Gabi Kanykovsky, despite not scoring in the derby, were recognized for their contributions, with Kanykovsky's high-profile signing proving its worth.

Maccabi Tel Aviv anticipates facing increased challenges from opponents aiming to be the first to take points off them, starting with their upcoming match against Maccabi Netanya.