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Hapoel Tel Aviv Ends Derby Drought, Maccabi Coach Fired

1/30/2026

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Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-1 on January 30, 2026, ending a 12-year derby drought after two stoppage-time goals.
The loss prompted the dismissal of Maccabi Tel Aviv's head coach.
Elyaniv Barda (Hapoel Tel Aviv head coach) has revitalized the club, guiding it from the second division back to the Premier League and aims to build on this momentum.
Fans celebrated the victory passionately.

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Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-1 on January 30, 2026, ending a 12-year derby drought after two stoppage-time goals.
The loss prompted the dismissal of Maccabi Tel Aviv's head coach.
Elyaniv Barda (Hapoel Tel Aviv head coach) has revitalized the club, guiding it from the second division back to the Premier League and aims to build on this momentum.
Fans celebrated the victory passionately.