As the AIFF Super Cup 2025 group stage nears its business end, both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan are in contention for a spot in the semi-final but the catch is only one can go through.
On Tuesday, 28 October
2025, East Bengal will faced Chennaiyin FC at 4:30 PM, while Mohun Bagan took on Dempo SC later in the evening at 7:30 PM, both matches being played in Goa.
East Bengal came back strongly in their match against Chennaiyin as they decimated the South Indian club by 4-0 to claim top spot in Group A. A brace from Bipin Singh and a goal a piece from Kevin Sibille and Hiroshi Ibusuki rounded off a brilliant day for the Red & Gold Brigade.
Chennaiyin on the other hand after losing back-to-back games and conceding six goals are all but out of the competition.
AIFF Super Cup 2025 - Group A Points Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Bengal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 4 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 | Mohun Bagan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 3 | Dempo (H) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 4 | Chennaiyin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -6 | 0 |
On the other hand, Mohun Bagan squandered a glorious chance to strengthen their position for the semi-final race as a spirited all-Indian Dempo side held the Mariners to a goalless draw. A match, which was utterly frustrating for the Kolkata Giants as they missed several chances to bury the game.
As a result, they will now head into the final match of the group stage, where they will go head-to-head with their bitter-rivals East Bengal, a virtual quarter-final, which will decide the fate of Group A.
The Red & Gold Brigade will hold the advantage due to a superior goal difference and a draw against MBSG will take them to the semis. For the Mariners, they need to log all three points to topple their rivals on Friday, 31st October.
