Foreign coaches continue to dominate BRI Liga 1 2024/2025. A total of 14 clubs have employed foreign coaches. Well-known names like Stefano Cugura, Milomir Seslija, and Bernardo Tavares remain in the mix. However, there are also new faces entering the competition. Four foreign coaches making their debut in BRI Liga 1 2024/2025 are Juan Esnaider, Joel Cornelli, Carlos Pena, and Wagner Lopes. Carlos Pena will be under the spotlight as he replaces Thomas Doll, a popular figure among Persija Jakarta fans. If Carlos Pena does not achieve good results early in the season, he will face significant pressure.

Despite the dominance of foreign coaches, local coaches still hold positions. However, unlike previous seasons, Aji Santoso's name is absent from the BRI Liga 1 competition. The four local coaches competing in BRI Liga 1 2024/2025 are Hendri Susilo, Imran Nahumarury, Rahmad Darmawan, and Widodo C. Putro. Imran Nahumarury will attract considerable attention as he leads the newly promoted Malut United, which has made several high-profile signings. Imran is expected not only to devise tactics but also to maintain harmony in the dressing room.

To manage their star-studded squad, Persela Lamongan has appointed Didik Ludiyanto as head coach. Didik is an experienced coach with a deep understanding of the game, having previously served as an assistant coach under various Persela Lamongan coaches, where he absorbed extensive knowledge and skills. This background makes it likely that Persela Lamongan’s promotion aspirations will become a reality. (Bola.net/Dendy Gandakusumah)

BRI Liga 1 kicked off the 2024/2025 season with two matches on Saturday (August 10, 2024) evening WIB. In the first game, Madura United was held to a draw by Malut United, while PSM Makassar secured a decisive victory over Persis Solo. At the Gelora Bangkalan Stadium, Madura United, the finalist from last season, hosted Malut United, a newly promoted team. The match was evenly contested until the end of the first half when Malut United’s foreign player, Cassio Scheid, committed a serious foul. After reviewing VAR, referee Sance Lawita upgraded Cassio’s yellow card to a red card. Returning from the break, Madura United, now with a numerical advantage, put pressure on Malut United’s defense. In the 65th minute, Yance Sayuri fouled Irfan Andi in the penalty area, and the referee awarded a penalty. After a lengthy delay due to protests from Malut United players, Lulinha calmly converted the penalty into a goal. However, Malut United refused to give up. In the 80th minute, they earned a direct free kick inside Madura United's penalty area. Tatsuro Nagamatsu took advantage of this opportunity to score. The 1-1 scoreline remained unchanged until the final whistle, with both teams sharing a point. Meanwhile, PSM Makassar hosted Persis Solo at the Batakan Stadium in Balikpapan. PSM's new foreign recruit, Nermin Haljeta, made a significant impact by scoring twice, in the 23rd and 32nd minutes. In the second half, Persis attempted to fight back but struggled to break through PSM's solid defense. Instead, PSM extended their lead in the 74th minute with a fantastic solo run by Rizky Eka Pratama, finishing with a shot that Muhammad Riyandi could not stop. The final score was 3-0 in favor of PSM, placing them alongside Persib Bandung at the top of the BRI Liga 1 2024/2025 standings.

- August 11, 2024: Persebaya Surabaya vs PSS Sleman at 19:00 WIB
- August 16, 2024: Malut United vs Persebaya Surabaya at 15:30 WIB
- August 23, 2024: Persebaya Surabaya vs Barito Putera at 19:00 WIB
- September 14, 2024: Persita Tangerang vs Persebaya Surabaya at 19:00 WIB
- September 18, 2024: Persebaya Surabaya vs Persis Solo at 19:00 WIB
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- September 27, 2024: Persebaya Surabaya vs Dewa United at 19:00 WIB
- October 18, 2024: Persib Bandung vs Persebaya Surabaya at 15:30 WIB
- October 23, 2024: Persebaya Surabaya vs PSM Makassar at 19:00 WIB
- November 2, 2024: PSIS Semarang vs Persebaya Surabaya at 15:30 WIB
- November 22, 2024: Persebaya Surabaya vs Persija Jakarta at 15:30 WIB
- December 2, 2024: Madura United vs Persebaya Surabaya at 19:00 WIB
- December 7, 2024: Persebaya Surabaya vs Arema FC at 15:30 WIB
- December 11, 2024: Persebaya Surabaya vs Persik Kediri at 15:30 WIB
- December 15, 2024: Semen Padang vs Persebaya Surabaya at 15:30 WIB
- December 20, 2024: Persebaya Surabaya vs Borneo FC at 19:00 WIB
- December 28, 2024: Bali United vs Persebaya Surabaya at 19:00 WIB
- January 11, 2025: PSS Sleman vs Persebaya Surabaya at 15:30 WIB
- January 17, 2025: Persebaya Surabaya vs Malut United at 15:30 WIB
- January 25, 2025: Barito Putera vs Persebaya Surabaya at 15:30 WIB
- January 31, 2025: Persebaya Surabaya vs Persita Tangerang at 19:00 WIB
- February 7, 2025: Persis Solo vs Persebaya Surabaya at 19:00 WIB
- February 15, 2025: Persebaya Surabaya vs PSBS Biak at 19:00 WIB
- February 21, 2025: Dewa United vs Persebaya Surabaya at 19:00 WIB
- March 1, 2025: Persebaya Surabaya vs Persib Bandung at 20:30 WIB
- March 7, 2025: PSM Makassar vs Persebaya Surabaya at 20:30 WIB
- March 12, 2025: Persebaya Surabaya vs PSIS Semarang at 20:30 WIB
- March 12, 2025: Persija Jakarta vs Persebaya Surabaya at 19:00 WIB
- March 20, 2025: Persebaya Surabaya vs Madura United at 19:00 WIB
- March 28, 2025: Arema FC vs Persebaya Surabaya at 15:30 WIB
- May 5, 2025: Persik Kediri vs Persebaya Surabaya at 15:30 WIB
- May 11, 2025: Persebaya Surabaya vs Semen Padang at 19:00 WIB
- May 18, 2025: Borneo FC vs Persebaya Surabaya at 19:00 WIB
- May 25, 2025: Persebaya Surabaya vs Bali United at Kick-off time to be determined