Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Live: Colaco is in hot form lately and is leading the Golden Boot race with five goals and one assist. He has scored in every game so far in the Durand Cup.
The playmaker can dictate tempo and has brilliant visiion. He has bagged an assist in each of his two games and will be key tonight!
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Live: Bagan released Scottsh playmaker Stewart, and have retained the rest of their foreigners.
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Live: EBFC are currenly rebuilding, and under Bruzon, they have revamped their squad, with the arrivals of Hamid, Ferreira, Rashid. They have also picked some Indian players in Bipin, Lalrindika and Raina.
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Live: Colaco is in hot form lately and is leading the Golden Boot race with five goals and one assist. He has scored in every game so far in the Durand Cup. The Bagan winger is lethal when he gets space, he likes to cut in and take on defenders.
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Live: Mohun Bagan were runners-up in the last edition and will be seeking a record-extending 18th Durand Cup title. Meanwhile, East Bengal are looking to get their 17th title.
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Live: In the Durand Cup, Mohun Bagan defeated East Bengal 1-0 to get the title in 2023. Their face-off in 2024 was abandoned due to major protests in the city.
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Live: Speaking ahead of the match, East Bengal captain Souvik said, “Derby is always about the given day, always the present day matters. Past results won’t have any bearing. Derby is always 50-50.”
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Live: Rashid is a defensive midfielder, and in his absence, we will see Ferreira or Yahdad take up the defensive midfielder roles.
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Live: East Bengal will be without Palestine midfielder Rashid. He has been ruled out as he had to return home following his father’s demise.
Meanwhile, Bagan head coach Molina said, “I understand that this is the Durand Cup, an official tournament and we all want to win it. But this is a pre-season match. And we are not going to see the best of Mohun Bagan. I am sure we are not going to see the best of East Bengal as well at the moment. We will try our best, of course, but our real best is not possible right now because we are in a pre-season.”
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Live: Speaking ahead of the match, EBFC head coach Bruzon said, “We have started the rebuilding process last May. We were not happy with what happened last year. So, our idea this year is to be more dominant, to be closer to the best clubs in India.”
“We are very happy with the players that have joined who have shown a great mentality in the group stage matches. But the match tomorrow is a different one. Let’s see how far or how close we are from the team that was making a big impact last year in Indian football.”
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Live: In Durand Cup, they have faced each other 22 times, with East Bengal winning nine matches and Bagan have clinched victory in eight. Meanwhile, five have ended in draws.
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Live: Both sides have faced each other 397 times, with Bagan coming out on top in 131 fixtures. Meanwhile, East Bengal have won in 140 games and 126 have ended in a draw.
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Live: Good afternoon to all! Welcome to our live coverage of today’s Durand Cup quarterfinals where Mohun Bagan take on East Bengal in the Kolkata Derby! It is expected to a blockbuster encounter and we could also see plenty of goals tonight! Stay tuned!