A few hours later, lights will be shed on Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium,where the Egyptian Super Cup Derby between Al Ahly and Zamalek will be held.
The Super Cup is held between the Egyptian League and Egypt Cup winners. This edition of the Super Cup is for the2018- 19 season as the Red Devils claimed the Egyptian Premier League title, while the Whites scooped the Egypt Cup trophy.
The Red Devils have the upper hand over the White Knights during their clashes in this tournament as both teams faced each other six times before. Al Ahly won five confrontations, while Zamalek won only one game during their clashes in the tournament.
The History of the Egyptian Super Cup Derby is as follows:
2003-2004
The first encounter between the two clubs was in 2003-2004 season at Cairo Military Academy Stadium,where the Red Devils defeated the Whites 3-1 in a dramatic penalty shootout.
https://youtu.be/N4sy_r5kQws
2008
Four years later, both teams played their second encounter in the Super Cup at Cairo Stadium.
The Red Devils entered this clash as the Premier League winners, while the Whites played that game as the Egyptian Cup champions. Al Ahly managed to defeat Zamalek with two unanswered goals, scooping the title.
https://youtu.be/MctAVaphslU
2014
The Red Devils played the White Knights in 2014 at Cairo Stadium, where Al Ahly lifted the title after overcoming Zamalek 5-4 in a dramatic penalty shootout.
https://youtu.be/LTf2Frs87UA
2015
Al Ahly, who entered the Super in that year as the Egyptian Cup winners, scooped their second consecutive Super Cup trophy over Zamalek, who played as the Egyptian Premier League champions. They defeated the Whites 3-2 after a thrilling game.
https://youtu.be/zA0oTlo42VI
2016
One year later, the White Knights achieved their first trophy over the Red Devils and their third demotic Super Cup title in history after defeating Al Ahly 3-1 in a penalty shootout.
https://youtu.be/9SCE6qP1ZH0
2017-18:
The Red Devils managed to claim the title after snatching a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Whites at Borg Al Arab Stadium.
https://youtu.be/sR6fW9_N_Gk