East Bengal 'win' drawn derby

Super Cup 2025-26

• The derby is part of the group stage of the Super Cup 2025-26.

• The two arch-rivals are in Group A, along with Chennaiyin FC and Real Kashmir FC (though Real Kashmir later withdrew and was replaced by Dempo SC).

• The "Super Cup 2025 derby" refers to the Kolkata Derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) and East Bengal FC (EBFC) that took place during the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 tournament.

  Here are the key details about that match:

  • Teams: Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs. East Bengal FC (The famous Kolkata Derby).

  • Competition: AIFF Super Cup 2025-26, Group A encounter.

  • Venue: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Fatorda), Goa.

  • Result: The match ended in a 0-0 draw.

  • Significance: The draw was significant because it meant East Bengal FC advanced to the semi-finals of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 on the basis of a superior goal difference, while Mohun Bagan Super Giant were eliminated.

  This match was essentially a virtual quarter-final, with the winner advancing, and East Bengal having the advantage that a draw would likely be enough for them to qualify.