Elad Madmon enjoyed a good start to the 2025/26 campaign as the 21-year-old forward who joined Maccabi last season scored two goals in the Champions League qualifying campaign and is enjoying more playing time. “Things are starting to come together much more for us” Madmon said. “Most of the squad has changed, a lot of new players have arrived, they’re settling in.”
On tomorrow’s match against the newly promoted side that are currently fifth with four points from two matches Madmon said; “Petah Tikva are a very tough opponent, we will come as focused and as ready as possible to do the job.”On the start of his second season at Maccabi, Madmon said: “Personally, I started well. In training I try to prove myself as much as possible. In the end, it’s the coach’s decision who receives the chance to play. There are many talented players and the competition is very tough, especially in attack, and every time he lets me play I’ll give everything.”
With several players leaving and plenty of new faces coming in, Madmon said: “We are only at the beginning of the season, and the ‘veterans’ from last year are doing everything to make the new players feel at home, to come with confidence and courage to do the things they know how to do on the pitch. I’m sure we’ll be a much better team with time, and our role is to be the best team we can possibly be.”
Maccabi’s tight schedule both in the domestic league and the Europa League will see Madmon and his teammates play another six matches between now and the international break on October 6th, he added: “Of course there’s pressure, we experienced it last season too and we’re used to it. There are a lot of players in the squad and I think the minutes will be divided. We’ll come and do our best, game by game.”
“Our team has really bonded, you could even say quickly. Everyone is friends with everyone, everyone likes everyone, and that’s the most important thing. We play together and we always lift each other up. Everyone trains as hard as they can to prove their place on the pitch. We have a good team, but we’re only at the start.”
