In the Super Cup clash set for Friday, arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal are poised to revive their historic rivalry, each vying for a spot in the semifinals. Both teams currently stand with six points in Group A, boasting an identical goal difference (+2).
However, East Bengal holds a marginal advantage due to a higher number of goals scored. Carles Cuadrat’s team merely requires a draw to chase their first Super Cup semifinal appearance since the inaugural edition in 2018.
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The enduring rivalry between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan spans more than a century, originating from their first match on August 8, 1921. Across 394 matches, the clubs have maintained a closely contested record, with East Bengal emerging victorious in 140 encounters, while Mohun Bagan secured 128 wins in this storied football rivalry.
The impending encounter on Friday signifies the third Kolkata Derby of the season. During the Durand Cup group stage, East Bengal claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Mohun Bagan SG. However, the tables turned in the final, with the Mariners securing a 1-0 triumph. Notably, this match holds added significance as the first Kolkata Derby hosted in Odisha since Mohun Bagan’s 2-0 victory in the 2017 Federation Cup quarterfinal in Cuttack, promising another exciting chapter in this historic football saga.
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Head-to-Head at a glance:
Total Matches – 394
Mohun Bagan Super Giant wins – 128
East Bengal FC wins – 140
Draws – 126
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