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Indian Super League (ISL) champion East Bengal will look to continue its title defence on a high when it takes on Inter Kashi in Pune on Friday.

East Bengal enters the clash after a 4-0 win over Churchill Brothers, with Super-sub Bipin Singh scoring twice.

“Scoring the brace in the last match was definitely a huge confidence boost for me. We’re navigating a very hectic schedule, but as professionals, we adapt and move forward. Our full focus is on competing and succeeding across both the MG ISL and the ACL Two,” Bipin said before the match.

The match also has an interesting subplot: Antonio Lopez Habas, who is now the head coach of East Bengal, will now stand against a team which he had once helped enter this league. But the Spaniard currently has his entire focus on his current club.

“We’ve built a strong squad where anyone can step up and deliver when it counts. Winning championships requires that kind of versatility and adaptability,” he said.

Kashi, on the other hand, comes in with a spirit of resilience. Trailing 0-1 for most of its previous clash (against Odisha FC), Thoi Singh Huidrom’s stunning equaliser secured a point for the team.