East Bengal produced a stunning 4-1 victory over Mohun Bagan in the 2026 Durand Cup final, with Edmund Lalrindika scoring a memorable hat-trick. Antonio Lopez Habas’ tactical masterclass delivered the Red & Gold brigade their first Durand Cup title since 2004 and added another chapter to the historic Kolkata Derby rivalry.

Nsungusi Jr. Effiong’s first-half brace guided Punjab FC to a commanding 2-0 win over Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, securing the Shers’ first victory of the ISL 2025-26 season.