East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan: What happened the last time the Kolkata rivals met?
East Bengal has won the IFA Shield a record 29 times, while Mohun Bagan has clinched the trophy 21 times. | Photo Credit: PTI
East Bengal has won the IFA Shield a record 29 times, while Mohun Bagan has clinched the trophy 21 times. | Photo Credit: PTI
East Bengal will face Mohun Bagan in the IFA Shield 2026 final on Thursday, adding another chapter to their storied rivalry.
East Bengal has won the IFA Shield a record 29 times, while Mohun Bagan has lifted the trophy 21 times.
The two teams have met twice in recent competitions. In the Durand Cup final, East Bengal defeated Mohun Bagan 4-1 in a one-sided contest to clinch the title.
Their most recent meeting, in the Calcutta Football League (CFL), ended in a 1-1 draw. Manvir Singh opened the scoring for the Mariners in the 38th minute before Mohamed Bilal’s header in the 64th minute earned a point for the Red and Gold Brigade.
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