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A-League’s First Melbourne Derby Grand Final Kicks Off Saturday at AAMI Park

This local showdown at AAMI Park carries hopes of reviving fan interest after years of downturn in the competition.

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Overview

  • Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory will contest the A-League Men Grand Final tonight in the first-ever Derby decider.
  • Kickoff is set for 7:40 PM local time at AAMI Park in Melbourne, where the match will draw a packed home crowd.
  • Both clubs earned their spots on May 24, with City defeating Western United and Victory overcoming Auckland FC in the semi-finals.
  • City winger Andrew Nabbout said the Derby final could serve as the spark needed to reignite broader A-League fandom.
  • Live play-by-play coverage will be available on ESPN as supporters look to see if the match can boost the league’s profile.