Al Ain Pro League title secured as Ivic’s side rout Sharjah 5-0
Al Ain clinched the Al Ain Pro League title with two rounds to spare after a dominant 5-0 victory at Sharjah, a result that pushed the club to 62 points and secured the 15th league crown in its history. Head coach Vladimir Ivic praised his players, staff and supporters, and said the team’s preparation in Morocco and steady development across the season were key to the triumph. The victory also extended Al Ain’s unbeaten sequence and leaves the club poised to attempt a rare unbeaten finish in the remaining fixtures.
Ivic praises players, staff and board
Vladimir Ivic expressed overwhelming pride in his squad and everyone involved at Al Ain following the title-clinching win in Sharjah. He singled out the commitment shown since the team’s preseason camp in Morocco and credited the players’ development from session to session for the successful run. Ivic also publicly congratulated the club’s board, staff and supporters for their roles in creating the conditions that allowed the team to win the championship.
Five-goal rout at Sharjah defined the day
Al Ain’s 5-0 victory on the road was decisive and emphatic, ending the match with a comprehensive margin that left no doubt about the outcome. The performance combined clinical finishing with cohesive team play, and the clean sheet underscored a season-long defensive resilience. Ivic said there was no need for long explanations after the match and described the performance as a deserved win earned through strong football.
Fifteenth Pro League crown confirms long-term stature
The title secured is the 15th Pro League championship in Al Ain’s history, reinforcing the club’s status as one of the UAE’s most successful football institutions. Reaching 62 points with two rounds remaining allowed the team to mathematically seal the championship before the season’s final fixtures. Officials and long-time observers are viewing the achievement as a validation of the club’s project and investment in both playing personnel and coaching structure.
Unbeaten run now spans 32 matches
The win also extended Al Ain’s unbeaten streak to 32 matches, a run that underlines consistency across competitions and stretches back across earlier fixtures this season. Maintaining such a sequence requires balance between attack and defence, and Ivic credited the squad’s mental strength in navigating tough moments. The number will now be a talking point as the team prepares for its final league games and aims to close the campaign without suffering a defeat.
Final two fixtures and the unbeaten target
Al Ain must now focus on positive results against Al Dhafra and Dibba in the remaining league rounds to complete the season unbeaten, a goal Ivic acknowledged but said does not amount to extra pressure. The coach stressed that the squad will prepare in the same measured manner they have followed all season, treating each match on its merits while managing player fitness and focus. Those remaining fixtures present both a sporting challenge and an opportunity to add gloss to an already successful campaign.
Supporters and club personnel celebrate the title
Celebrations have already begun among players, backroom staff and fans, with the club receiving congratulations internally and from across the UAE football community. Ivic made particular mention of the supporters, saying their backing was integral to the team’s drive and that the players felt the club’s broader family had contributed to the achievement. Club officials are expected to coordinate formal recognition for the squad in the days ahead as the season draws to its conclusion.
The Al Ain Pro League title adds another chapter to a storied club record and gives the team a clear benchmark for next season’s planning and recruitment. With the championship secured, attention will shift to finishing the campaign on an unbeaten note and preparing for regional and continental priorities that may follow. For now, the celebrations are justified, the figures are clear, and Al Ain stands confirmed as the country’s leading side this season.
