Beitar Jerusalem climbs to the summit as three-way title race reaches fever pitch
Beitar Jerusalem moved to the top of the Israeli Premier League table after a 3-1 win over Hapoel Petah Tikva, combined with Maccabi Tel Aviv's late victory over Hapoel Beersheba. The three-way title race among Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Beersheba, and Maccabi Tel Aviv has intensified with seven matchdays remaining in the 2025/26 season. Beitar last won the league title in the 2007/08 season and is aiming for its first championship in nearly two decades.
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