Kolkata Derby Headlines Group A as Mohun Bagan Meet East Bengal in Super Cup 2025

by Chandler D'silva September 25, 2025

The stage is officially set for the AIFF Super Cup 2025, with the group draw now complete. The tournament, scheduled to kick off on October 25 and run till November 6, promises top-quality football as India’s leading clubs from the ISL and I-League go head-to-head in a compact, high-intensity format. All matches will take place in Goa.

The Groups
• Group A: Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Chennaiyin FC, East Bengal, Real Kashmir FC
• Group B: FC Goa, Jamshedpur FC, NorthEast United FC, Inter Kashi
• Group C: Bengaluru FC, Mohammedan FC, Punjab FC, Gokulam Kerala
• Group D: Mumbai City FC, Kerala Blasters FC, Hyderabad FC, Rajasthan United

Key Matchups to Watch

Group A is a mouth-watering draw, with the legendary Kolkata Derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal set to light up the tournament. Real Kashmir bring grit and unpredictability, while Chennaiyin FC’s experience makes this one of the toughest pools.

Group B pits FC Goa against Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United, ensuring a fierce contest for the top spot. Debutants Inter Kashi will look to make history by upsetting established ISL clubs.

In Group C, Bengaluru FC face off against Mohammedan SC, Punjab FC, and Gokulam Kerala in what promises to be a battle of styles. Mohammedan’s I-League resurgence and Gokulam’s pedigree make this a group where every point counts.

Group D is equally stacked, headlined by Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters, one of the league’s most intense rivalries. Hyderabad FC’s resilience and Rajasthan United’s fighting spirit mean no side can take qualification for granted.

Road Ahead

With only the group winners advancing to the knockouts, every game will feel like a final. The mix of historic rivalries, ISL heavyweights, and ambitious I-League challengers ensures drama at every turn. And with a continental playoff berth on the line, the 2025 edition of the Super Cup is shaping up to be one of the most fiercely contested yet.

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