The match saw Persija come out aggressively from the start. In the 11th minute, Almeida scored with a header that deflected off Buyung Ismu. Barito Putera pushed forward and created several opportunities but could not find the equalizer before the break. After the break, Barito continued to apply pressure, but it was Persija who extended their lead with an Almeida penalty in the 71st minute. Almeida completed his hat-trick with another goal 10 minutes later, securing a 3-0 victory for Persija. The final score of 3-0 held until the end of the match.

Compared to last season, Persija Jakarta hasn't made many changes to their squad. The team has retained several key players, including Hanif Sjahbandi and Syahrian Abimanyu, who were rumored to be moving but decided to stay. Similarly, Marko Simic and Gustavo Almeida have also stayed with the team. Persija Jakarta has lost two senior players, Maman Abdulrahman and Tony Sucipto. However, other experienced players like Andritany Ardhiyasa and Riko Simanjuntak remain to provide leadership. The club has also promoted young talents to the first team. Following the previous generation led by Dony Tri Pamungkas, the new 16-year-old talent Zahabi Gholy has been introduced. Zahabi Gholy made his debut in the Piala Presiden 2024. Despite few changes in the player roster, Persija Jakarta has undergone a notable coaching change. Thomas Doll has been replaced by Carlos Pena from Spain. Pena is anticipated to strengthen the team and achieve better results than in the Piala Presiden 2024. The team captaincy has also changed. For the 2024/2025 season, Rizky Ridho will take over the role from Andritany Ardhiyasa.

Jaimerson Xavier will not join Bhayangkara FC in Liga 2. The former defender of Persija Jakarta and Persis Solo has signed with PSBS Biak, a promoted club for BRI Liga 1 2024/2025. Jaime had participated in pre-season with Bhayangkara FC, and even scored in a friendly match against PSIS Semarang. However, he chose to represent PSBS for the upcoming season. The 34-year-old player has signed a short-term contract for the season. "Everything is settled, and he will join the team now," said PSBS President Yan Permenas Mandenas in a statement. Jaime has arrived in Biak to join PSBS and is likely to be available for their match against PSM Makassar on August 16, 2024, at Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar. "We want to strengthen our defense, and hopefully, Jaime will complete and bolster our backline," added Yan Mandenas. Jaime becomes the eighth foreign player at PSBS following Alexsandro from Brazil, Abel Arganaraz from Argentina, Gabriel Esparza from Argentina, For more on dampak liga 1 umkm penjual gorengan look at the page. Williams Lugo from Colombia, Takuya Matsunaga from Japan, Jonata Machado from Brazil, and Julian Velazquez from Argentina. Jaime first played in Liga 1 in 2018. In his debut season, the Brazil and Portugal league veteran led Macan Kemayoran to the championship.

Persija Jakarta started their BRI Liga 1 2024/2025 season with a commanding display. They defeated Barito Putera 3-0 in their Week 1 match at Jakarta International Stadium on Saturday (August 10, 2024). Gustavo Almeida shone brightly, netting a hat-trick with one goal in the first half and two more in the second. This result places Persija alongside Persib Bandung and PSM Makassar at the top of the table, each having secured significant victories.

Persija Jakarta (3-4-2-1):
- Andritany Ardhiyasa; Muhammad Ferarri, Ondrej Kudela, Rizky Ridho; Firza Andika, Ramon Bueno, Maciej Gajos; Witan Sulaeman, Riko Simanjuntak, Ryo Matsumura; Gustavo Almeida.
- Coach: Carlos Pena

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3 Goals: Gustavo Almeida (Persija Jakarta), Nermin Haljeta (PSM Makassar), Privat Mbarga (Bali United)
2 Goals: David da Silva (Persib Bandung), Tyronne del Pino (Persib Bandung), Bruno Moreira (Persebaya Surabaya)
1 Goal: Beckham Putra (Persib Bandung), Ciro Alves (Persib Bandung), Alexsandro (PSBS Biak), Rizki Eka Pratama (PSM Makassar), Lulinha (Madura United), Tatsuro Nagamatsu (Malut United), Sandro Anibal (Persita Tangerang), Krisna Bayu Otto (Persik Kediri), Mitsuru Maruoka (Bali United), Kenneth Ngwoke (Semen Padang), Stefano Lilipaly (Borneo FC), Rosegergne da Silva (Borneo FC), Leo Gaucho (Borneo FC), Abel Arganaraz (PSBS Biak), Abdul Rahman (PSM Makassar), Eksel Runtukahu (Barito Putera), Christophe Nduwarugira (Borneo FC), Terens Puhiri (Borneo FC), Alfreandra Dewangga (PSIS Semarang), Kenzo Nambu (Bali United), Ramiro Fergonzi (Persik Kediri), Mochammad Supriadi (Persik Kediri), Septian Bagaskara (Dewa United), Egy Maulana Vikri (Dewa United), Paulo Gali Freitas (PSIS Semarang), Mohammed Rashid (Persebaya Surabaya), Lucas Morelatto (Barito Putera)

29/03/24 Madura United 0 - 0 PSS Sleman
15/04/24 PSS Sleman 4 - 1 Arema
20/04/24 PSS Sleman 2 - 3 Dewa United
24/04/24 Persik Kediri 4 - 4 PSS Sleman
30/04/24 PSS Sleman 1 - 0 Persib
Under Paul Munster's management, Persebaya has adopted a more pragmatic approach. Bajul Ijo now focuses on strong defense. If this strategy is successful, they will have a good chance to secure three points. On the other hand, PSS Sleman might require some time to adjust. The new PSS players are very promising, but there are too many changes within the team. If PSS finds their rhythm and overcomes the pressure, they could earn points.