Essam Marai, former Zamalek player, explains that the tactical errors of coach Yannick Ferreira were the main cause of Zamalek's defeat against Al Ahly in the 131st derby, highlighting the failure to exploit Al Ahly's defensive weaknesses and poor tactical decisions.

Wael El Qabbani stated that Zamalek faced unusual bad luck against Al Ahly in the 131st summit match, missing many chances and could have ended the game early. He also pointed out Ferreira's failure in managing the match due to poor preparation and Zamalek's financial crisis preventing a coaching change.

Amr Adib described Zamalek's defeat to Al Ahly in the Egyptian Premier League as a continuation of repeated losses. He noted that Al Ahly won thanks to substitutes Trezeguet and Hussein El Shahat. Al Ahly won 2-1 in the 131st derby in round nine.

A verbal dispute between Zamalek coach Yannick Ferreira and Chico Banza before the derby match against Al Ahly led to the player's exclusion from the squad. Zamalek management is considering disciplinary action against him.

In the 131st Cairo Derby, Hussein El Shahat kissed his shin guard before entering the pitch, scored the equalizer, and caused a decisive penalty leading to Al Ahly's 2-1 victory over Zamalek in the ninth round of the Egyptian Premier League.

Al-Ahli Saudi and Al-Duhail Qatari played to a 2-2 draw in the AFC Champions League Elite, with Al-Ahli taking advantage of the new Al-Duhail goalkeeper's injury to score two quick goals before Al-Duhail equalized in the second half.

Al Ahly overturned a 1-0 deficit to defeat league leaders Zamalek 2-1 in an exciting Egyptian Premier League match at Cairo International Stadium. Zamalek scored first from a penalty, but Al Ahly responded with two second-half goals to climb to third place with 15 points.

Ahmed Moussa sympathizes with a crying Zamalek fan after their loss to Al Ahly in the derby, praises Al Ahly's performance, and encourages the Zamalek fan to stay proud despite the defeat.

Amr Adib congratulated Al Ahly on their victory over Zamalek and stated that Al Ahly is on track to win the league title, while criticizing Zamalek players as being "always used to losing."

On Monday, September 29, 2025, Egyptian sports saw Al Ahly beat Zamalek 2-1, six Egyptians qualify for the Qatar Classic Squash quarterfinals, Ceramica draw 1-1 with El Gouna, and Zamalek thank coach Frank Maurice.