East Bengal will look to continue its dominance over arch-rival Mohun Bagan Super Giant this season when the two sides lock horns in the final of the 125th edition of the IFA Shield at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Saturday.
East Bengal enjoys a greater head-to-head advantage (21-7) while Bagan prides itself on being the first native Indian side to win the Shield, beating a British side — East Yorkshire Regiment — in 1911.
The Red-and-Gold Brigade — though never rising over the ninth spot in the Indian Super League (ISL) since joining it in 2020 — has assembled a strong side this season under the stewardship of its coach Oscar Bruzon
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East Bengal eyes record title as Mohun Bagan grapples with fan trouble before IFA Shield final
East Bengal enjoys a greater head-to-head advantage in the tournament (21-7) while Bagan prides itself on being the first native Indian side to win the Shield, beating a British side — East Yorkshire Regiment — in 1911.