A resurgent Bengaluru FC stands in the means of Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s try to full the Indian Super League grand double by including the Cup to the League Shield which it annexed earlier in the season.
The last of the eleventh version comes to the Salt Lake Stadium by advantage of Bagan’s excellent efficiency in the league stage. The host will strive to replicate that type in the summit conflict on Saturday.
The match will check Bagan’s dominance as BFC visits with the resolve of regaining the title it had received solely as soon as in the 2018-19 season.
The vacationer has proven a spectacular show in the playoffs, convincingly outplaying earlier champions Mumbai City FC and FC Goa.
BFC’s efficiency has been highlighted by an attack-oriented method which has been carried out very well by means of a midfield diamond formation applied by head coach Gerard Zaragoza.
The customer can even need to avenge its loss (on penalties) towards the similar opponent in the 2022-23 marketing campaign last.
The Bengaluru outfit’s revolutionary method will certainly pose a problem to the tactical effectivity of the MBSG head coach Jose Molina, who has infused a pleasant steadiness in assault and defence whereas securing a report 18 wins for his aspect.
Bagan, below Molina, has additionally remained unbeaten at dwelling (successful 12 out of 13 matches).
With a capability crowd of over 60,000 rooting for its victory, it is going to be fascinating to see how Bagan utilises the dwelling benefit towards a decided BFC wanting to regain the glory.
Published – April 11, 2025 08:17 pm IST
