V-League 2025/26: Hà Nội FC is making a comeback

28/10/2025 16:03:00 PANDATV

The vital win against Becamex TP.HCM has anchored Hà Nội FC in 6th place on the leaderboard. As the capital club overcomes obstacles to come back, they inject fresh intensity into the V-League competition.

1. Perhaps with coach Harry Kewell and the timely presence of Đỗ Hoàng Hên, Hà Nội FC has found the "right diagnosis and treatment" for themselves now. Coach Harry Kewell expressed satisfaction with the team's spirit, stating: "We will work harder and keep improving. We must be more careful, especially at critical moments. Every match is a chance to get better, and I believe the team will soon show its true potential."

The capital club may be facing challenges related to personnel, a dip in key players’ form, or the lower quality of foreign recruits. However, despite these many difficulties, resilience and experience have helped Hà Nội FC get through the toughest curve. The team has not let things slip too far beyond reach. With patience and waiting, they quietly find their way back, keeping everything under control.

All this indicates that Hà Nội FC never gives up the race and simultaneously sends a signal that they should never be underestimated in any situation. It might be too difficult for Hà Nội FC to claim the title this season, but it is Hà Nội FC themselves, not anyone else, who always "add fuel to the fire" of the championship race each season. For Hà Nội FC, once they stand firm before hardships and overcome the crisis to return, they are likely still a potent force.

The comeback of Hà Nội FC (right) will make the championship race more interesting, rather than just a solo performance by Ninh Bình (left). Photo: Hoàng Linh

2. From Hà Nội FC’s story, a former V-League champion and a major domestic football brand, it becomes clear that the V-League still holds many unpredictable factors ahead. Nearly one-third of the 2025-26 V-League season has passed, revealing the strength and ambitions of clubs to some extent. Surprises have occurred, with newcomer Ninh Bình continuously leading, while defending champions Nam Định have fallen far behind. Nam Định resorted to a traditional V-League solution: changing the coach to resolve their crisis.

Having played 8 matches without defeat, it is still hard to convince the V-League community that Ninh Bình is "invincible." The road ahead is long, and much remains to be done. Coach Gerard Albadalejo and his players still have many tasks to prove their resilience in upcoming matches as the first half is not yet over and the second half remains. That resilience depends not only on outstanding individuals brought in but also on the team’s identity in play. Against direct rivals in the race, they must prove their quality with convincing wins, not just luck, to confirm their "royal" image.

It can be seen that the instability of title contenders has made the top group competition very open. The gap between teams is not too large, so a single round can cause reshuffling. Furthermore, as the strength difference among teams is no longer very wide, any top team can slip against lower-ranked ones at any time. Moreover, after three more rounds, teams will enter a long break for the SEA Games and U23 Asian Championship. Such interruptions make it difficult for coaches to adjust training plans and manage players’ peak form.

Each team understands that the season is long and fierce; maintaining fitness and refining skills must be ongoing. The next phase of the season will be where teams fully display their qualities for the battles ahead.

Fans expect to witness a heated atmosphere in both the championship race and the relegation battle in the upcoming rounds. That will be when teams start unleashing strong offensive efforts for their personal goals.

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