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AFC Champions League: Neymar's Al-Hilal to play against Mumbai City FC; Check every detail

Mumbai City FC will play against Neymar Jr.'s Al-Hilal SFC in the AFC Champions League Group-D fixture at Balewadi Stadium in Pune.

Aug 24, 2023, 10:55 AM3 min read

AFC Champions League: Neymar's Al-Hilal to play against Mumbai City FC; Check every detail

Neymar Jr's Al-Hilal is set to play their AFC Champions League match against Mumbai City FC. The most successful team in AFC Champions League's history will be coming to India along with a squad full of stars to play their Group D fixture of the tournament.

Mumbai City FC was the first team from India to register a win in the AFC Champions League. This will be their second appearance in the AFC Champions League. They are drawn into Group D along with Al Hilal SFC of Saudi, Nassaji Mazandaran FC of Iran, and Navbahor of Uzbekistan.

Read Also: Mohun Bagan vs Dhaka Abahani AFC Playoff: Mariners comeback to win by 3-1 to qualify for AFC Cup Group Stage

After an incredible move from PSG to Al-Hilal, Brazilian maestro Neymar Jr. will be gracing the Indian soil for a highly anticipated group-stage match against Mumbai City FC. Neymar has officially committed to Al Hilal with a staggering two-year contract, valued at over 160 million euros ($174 million).

AFC Champions League West Region groups:

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AFC Champions League Draw.

Group A: Pakhtakor (UZB), Al Fayha FC (KSA), Ahal FC (TKM), Al Ain FC (UAE)
Group B: Al Sadd SC (QAT), FC Nasaf (UZB), Al Faisaly (JOR), Sharjah FC (UAE)
Group C: Al Ittihad (KSA), Sepahan SC (IRN), Air Force Club (IRQ), AGMK FC (UZB)
Group D: Al Hilal SFC (KSA), Nassaji Mazandaran FC (IRN), Mumbai City FC (IND), Navbahor (UZB)
Group E: Persepolis FC (IRN), Al Duhail SC (QAT), FC Istiklol (TJK), Al Nassr (KSA)

When will the AFC Champions League matches start?

The group stage will start on September 19.

Where the Mumbai City FC vs Al-Hilal match will take place?

The Mumbai City FC vs. Al-Hilal match will take place at Balewadi Stadium in Pune

Mumbai City FC's opponents

Al Hilal SFC

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Neyamr Jr. was presented as the new Al-Hilal player a grand way.

AL Hilal is the most successful team in AFC Champions League history having won the tournament a record four times. They won the tournament in 1991, 2000, 2019 and 2021. They were the runners-up of the last season as well. Neymar's inclusion in the squad has made them a better side on paper. Along with Neymar, they now have Kalidou Koulibaly, Yassine Bounou, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Aleksander Mitrovic. With this squad, they will surely be one of the favourites to top from this group.

Nassaji Mazandaran FC

The Iranian side qualified for the AFC Champions League after winning their first-ever silverware Hazfi Cup last year. Along with Mumbai City FC, they are making their debut as well in the tournament. Nassaji Mazandaran have an all-Iranian squad except for Alaa Abbas, who is a striker from Iraq.

Navbahor

The side from Uzbekistan made it to the group stage after beating Qatar's Al Wakrah by 1-0 in the playoffs. Navbahor won the Uzbek League, their domestic league once before in 1996. They have won the Uzbek Cup thrice in 1992, 1995, 1998. Along with their domestic talents, Navbahor have some foreign players from Serbia and Montenegro.

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    AFC Champions League winners list from 1967 to 2025

    From Hapoel Tel Aviv’s inaugural triumph to Al-Ahli’s recent success in 2024-25, here is the AFC Champions League winners list. Al-Hilal, with four titles, remain the most successful club in ACL history.

    May 4, 2025, 11:21 AM5 min read

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    Al-Ahli players celebrating their first AFC Champions Legaue title.

    The AFC Champions League (ACL), Asia’s premier club football competition, has been a stage for unforgettable moments and fierce rivalries since its inception in 1967. From Hapoel Tel Aviv’s inaugural triumph to Al-Ahli’s recent success in 2024-25, the tournament has crowned champions from diverse nations, showcasing Asia's footballing prowess. Here is an overview of the ACL winners from 1967 to 2025.

    AFC Champions League Winners List

    Early Years: Israeli and Iranian Dominance (1967–1971)

    The ACL, initially known as the Asian Champion Club Tournament, saw Israeli clubs dominate early on, with Hapoel Tel Aviv (1967) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (1969, 1971) winning three of the first four titles. Taj Tehran (1970) marked Iran’s first success in the tournament.

    • 1967: Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel) defeated Selangor (Malaysia)
    • 1969: Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel) defeated Yangzee FC (South Korea)
    • 1970: Taj Tehran (Iran) defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel)
    • 1971: Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel) defeated Aliyat Al-Shorta (Iraq)

    The tournament was cancelled in the 1972 season for various reasons, and till 1985, the tournament did not take place. In the 1985 season, the tournament returned with a rebranded name, "Asian Club Championship".

    Read Also | AFC and CONCACAF Chiefs express concerns over 64-team World Cup expansion

    Resurgence and East Asian Rise (1985–1999)

    When the competition resumed in 1985, South Korean and Japanese clubs emerged as powerhouses. Daewoo Royals (1985–86), Furukawa Electric (1986), and Yomiuri FC (1987) set the tone, while Pohang Steelers (1996–97, 1997–98) and Jubilo Iwata (1998–99) solidified East Asia’s dominance.

    • 1985–86: Daewoo Royals (South Korea) defeated Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia)
    • 1986: Furukawa Electric (Japan) defeated Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
    • 1987: Yomiuri FC (Japan) defeated Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
    • 1988–89: Al-Sadd (Qatar) defeated Al-Rasheed (Iraq)
    • 1989–90: Liaoning (China) defeated Nissan Yokohama FC (Japan)
    • 1990–91: Esteghlal (Iran) defeated Liaoning (China)
    • 1991: Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia) defeated Esteghlal (Iran)
    • 1992–93: PAS Tehran (Iran) defeated Al-Shabab (Saudi Arabia)
    • 1993–94: Thai Farmers Bank (Thailand) defeated Oman Club (Oman)
    • 1994–95: Thai Farmers Bank (Thailand) defeated Al-Arabi (Qatar)
    • 1995: Ilhwa Chunma (South Korea) defeated Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia)
    • 1996–97: Pohang Steelers (South Korea) defeated Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma (South Korea)
    • 1997–98: Pohang Steelers (South Korea) defeated Dalian Wanda (China)
    • 1998–99: Jubilo Iwata (Japan) defeated Esteghlal (Iran)
    • 1999–2000: Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia) defeated Jubilo Iwata (Japan)

    Read Also | Jordan 100, Qatar 98, India 97: Two teams ranked below India in 2018, will be playing AFC Asian Cup 2023 final

    Modern Era: South Korea, Japan, and Saudi Arabia Shine (2000–2022)

    The 21st century saw South Korean clubs like Suwon Samsung Bluewings (2000–01, 2001–02), Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (2006, 2016), and Ulsan Hyundai (2012, 2020) dominate, alongside Japanese giants Urawa Red Diamonds (2007, 2017, 2022).

    Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad (2004, 2005) and Al-Hilal (2019, 2021) also claimed multiple titles, while Al-Ain (2002–03, 2023–24) and Guangzhou Evergrande (2013, 2015) added to the UAE and China’s tally.

    • 2000–01: Suwon Samsung Bluewings (South Korea) defeated Jubilo Iwata (Japan)
    • 2001–02: Suwon Samsung Bluewings (South Korea) defeated Anyang LG Cheetahs (South Korea)
    • 2002–03: Al-Ain (UAE) defeated BEC Tero Sasana (Thailand)
    • 2004: Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia) defeated Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma (South Korea)
    • 2005: Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia) defeated Al-Ain (UAE)
    • 2006: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (South Korea) defeated Al-Karamah (Syria)
    • 2007: Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan) defeated Sepahan (Iran)
    • 2008: Gamba Osaka (Japan) defeated Adelaide United (Australia)
    • 2009: Pohang Steelers (South Korea) defeated Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia)
    • 2010: Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma (South Korea) defeated Zob Ahan (Iran)
    • 2011: Al-Sadd (Qatar) defeated Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (South Korea)
    • 2012: Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea) defeated Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia)
    • 2013: Guangzhou Evergrande (China) defeated FC Seoul (South Korea)
    • 2014: Western Sydney Wanderers (Australia) defeated Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
    • 2015: Guangzhou Evergrande (China) defeated Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia)
    • 2016: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (South Korea) defeated Al-Ain (UAE)
    • 2017: Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan) defeated Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
    • 2018: Kashima Antlers (Japan) defeated Persepolis (Iran)
    • 2019: Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia) defeated Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)
    • 2020: Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea) defeated Persepolis (Iran)
    • 2021: Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia) defeated Pohang Steelers (South Korea)
    • 2022: Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan) defeated Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

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    Recent Glory: UAE and Saudi Arabia Triumph (2023–2025)

    Al-Ain in the 2023–24 reclaimed glory for the UAE, defeating Yokohama F. Marinos. Al-Ahli in the 2024–25 season ended Saudi Arabia’s title drought with a victory over Kawasaki Frontale, reinforcing the region’s competitive edge.

    • 2023–24: Al-Ain (UAE) defeated Yokohama F. Marinos (Japan)
    • 2024–25: Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia) defeated Kawasaki Frontale (Japan)

    Dominant Clubs and Nations

    1. South Korea: They lead with 12 titles. Pohang Steelers (3), Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (2), Ulsan Hyundai (2), and Suwon Samsung Bluewings (2) are the most successful clubs from South Korea.
    2. Japan: Japan have 8 titles, with Urawa Red Diamonds (3) and single wins from Jubilo Iwata, Gamba Osaka, Kashima Antlers, and others.
    3. Saudi Arabia: Saudi have 7 titles, with Al-Hilal (4), Al-Ittihad (2), and Al-Ahli (1) winning the most for them
    4. Iran, UAE, China: Each has 4 titles, with notable contributions from Esteghlal, Al-Ain, and Guangzhou Evergrande.
    5. Thailand, Qatar, Israel: Each secured 2 titles, with Thai Farmers Bank, Al-Sadd, and Maccabi Tel Aviv standing out.

    Most successful clubs in AFC Champions League History

    Club Country Titles Years
    Al-Hilal Saudi Arabia 4 1991, 1999–2000, 2019, 2021
    Pohang Steelers South Korea 3 1996–97, 1997–98, 2009
    Urawa Red Diamonds Japan 3 2007, 2017, 2022
    Suwon Samsung Bluewings South Korea 2 2000–01, 2001–02
    Al-Ittihad Saudi Arabia 2 2004, 2005
    Ulsan Hyundai South Korea 2 2012, 2020
    Guangzhou Evergrande China 2 2013, 2015
    Al-Ain UAE 2 2002–03, 2023–24
    Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors South Korea 2 2006, 2016
    Thai Farmers Bank Thailand 2 1993–94, 1994–95
    Maccabi Tel Aviv Israel 2 1969, 1971

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    Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time

    El Clasico is considered as the greatest football rivalries, between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Here is the list of the top 10 greatest El Clasico matches ever played.

    Apr 27, 2025, 6:55 AM5 min read

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    El Clasico is one of football’s biggest rivalries, between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Over the years, they’ve played many exciting and emotional matches, full of great goals and big moments. With stars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Roberto Carlos, these games are always packed with talent and drama.

    10. Real Madrid 5-0 FC Barcelona, 1995

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    Zamorano celebrating his goal in the 1995 El Clasico. Image | TheHardTackle

    The Real Madrid vs. Barcelona match on January 7, 1995, at the Santiago Bernabeu was unforgettable. Zamorano netted a hat-trick, leading Real Madrid to a commanding 5-0 victory in this LaLiga clash. It was one of the most one-sided El Clasico matches ever, with the home team fully dominating Barcelona.

    The match gave Real Madrid an edge in the title race for La Liga.

    9. Real Madrid 2-1 FC Barcelona, 2014

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    Gareth Bale(right) celebrating his 85th minute winner against Barcelona in the 2014 El Clasico. Image | Sky Sports

    The Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, hosted the 2014 Copa Del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona on April 16. The match seemed headed for extra time, but a brilliant 85th-minute goal from Gareth Bale secured the victory for Real Madrid. It marked their 19th Copa del Rey title.

    8. FC Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid, 2010

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    Xavi Hernandez after scoring the first goal of the night in the 2010 El Clasico. Image | CNN

    After dominating El Clasico the previous season, Barcelona, led by coach Pep Guardiola, continued their strong form in 2009-10. Real Madrid had spent big to rebuild their "Galactico Era," bringing in stars like Karim Benzema, Mesut Ozil, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

    But Madrid’s firepower wasn’t enough. Barcelona crushed them 5-0 at the Camp Nou, with David Villa scoring twice. Messi didn’t score but played a big role in most of the goals.

    Read Also: Barcelona vs Real Madrid trophy battle: Which club has won more trophies

    7. FC Barcelona 3-3 Real Madrid, 2007

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    Lionel Messi celebrating his hattrick in the 2007 El Clasico. Image | 90MIN

    This LaLiga match between Barcelona and Real Madrid took place at Camp Nou on March 10, 2007, and ended in an exciting 3-3 draw. Both teams played their hearts out, making it one of the greatest El Clasico matches in recent years.

    Messi scored a hat-trick, while Van Nistelrooy scored twice and Ramos added one for Madrid. A fierce, high-scoring clash that highlighted both teams' firepower.

    6. Real Madrid 4-2 FC Barcelona, 2005

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    Raul Gonzalez celebrating his goal in the 2005 El Clasico. Image | Squawka

    The early 2000s saw Real Madrid stacked with stars like Zidane, Roberto Carlos, Beckham, and Ronaldo Nazario. Despite Barcelona boasting talents like Ronaldinho, Eto'o, and Xavi, Madrid outclassed them with a 4-2 win—Zidane and Ronaldo struck early, while Raul and Owen sealed it in the second half.

    5. Real Madrid 3-1 FC Barcelona, 1960

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    Alfredo Di Stefano trying to score a goal in the 1960 El Clasico. Image | Alamy

    Real Madrid’s clash with Barcelona in the 1960 European Cup Semifinal is seen as a key moment in El Clasico history. Madrid won 3-1 and reached the final. Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas found the net for Real Madrid, sealing their victory in the semifinal against Barcelona.

    The match showed the strong rivalry and attacking power of both teams. It's still remembered today as one of the greatest El Clasico matches and a major turning point in their history.

    4. FC Barcelona 4-0 Real Madrid, 2015

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    Luis Suarez(centre) celebrating his goal in the 2015 El Clasico. Image | FC Barcelona

    During the peak of the MSN era at Barcelona, the team looked unstoppable in Spain. But for the first El Clasico of the season, Messi was out with an injury. Surprisingly, Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t make much impact, while Luis Suárez and Neymar stepped up. They led Barcelona to a dominant 4-0 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

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    3. Real Madrid 4-2 FC Barcelona, 1988

    With both teams playing attacking football and creating plenty of chances, this was the greatest El Clasico match of the 1980s. Butragueno gave Real Madrid the lead, but Gary Lineker put Barcelona ahead. Goals from Schuster and Michel made it 3-1 for Madrid. Julio Salinas gave Barca hope, but a late goal from Hugo Sanchez sealed the win for Real Madrid.

    2. FC Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid, 2011

    Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time | sportzpoint.com
    Cesc Fabregas(left) celebrating his assist to Lionel Messi(right) in the 2011 El Clasico. Image | TheNewYorkTimes

    One of the most intense and dramatic El Clasicos happened in 2011 during the Supercopa de Espana. The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw at the Bernabeu, but the second leg had everything—goals, fouls, and lots of drama.

    Iniesta put Barcelona ahead, Ronaldo equalised, and Messi sealed it with two goals, including a late 88th-minute winner. The match turned chaotic after a foul on Fabregas sparked a brawl, leading to four red cards and Mourinho infamously poking Vilanova in the eye.

    1. FC Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid, 2017

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    Debatably the greatest El Clasico match of the modern era, took place in the 2016-17 LaLiga season. Real Madrid was leading the league and hoping to extend their lead, while Barcelona needed a win to stay in the title race.

    What made this match unforgettable happened in the final moments. The ball was passed to Messi just outside the Real Madrid penalty area. Instead of taking a wild shot, Messi calmly placed the ball into the bottom corner, securing a crucial victory for Barcelona at their biggest rivals' home.

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    Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC First Leg of ISL Playoffs 2024-25 | Match Preview, Head-to-head Stats, Predicted Line-up, and Fantasy XI Prediction

    Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, predicted lineup and fantasy XI prediction of the Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC match in the Indian Super League 2024-25 season at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

    Mar 28, 2025, 8:36 AM3 min read

    Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC ISL 2024-25 | Match Preview, Head-to-head Stats, Predicted Line-up, and Fantasy XI Prediction-sportzpoint.com
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    Bengaluru FC will be kicking off their play-offs campaign against defending champions Mumbai City FC at the Shree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The game will be a battle of two teams who have achieved the title previously and will be impatient to win it again. 

    Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, predicted lineup and fantasy XI prediction of the Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC match in the Indian Super League 2024-25 season at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

    Team News: 

    Bengaluru FC:

    Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC ISL 2024-25 | Match Preview, Head-to-head Stats, Predicted Line-up, and Fantasy XI Prediction-sportzpoint.com
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    Bengaluru FC finished third in the Indian Super League 2024-25 standings following the end of the regular season. With three wins from their last five games, their campaign was relatively successful having secured a place in Play-offs. Under Gerard Zaragoza, they have secured victories in challenging venues like Kolkata, Kochi, and Shillong this season. 

    Mumbai City FC:

    Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC ISL 2024-25 | Match Preview, Head-to-head Stats, Predicted Line-up, and Fantasy XI Prediction-sportzpoint.com
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    The Islanders are in a good position they finished sixth in the Indian Super League 2024-25 standings under their head coach Petr Kratky. However, Mumbai won one of their last five matches, but they will eagerly be awaiting to replicate their last match performance against the home side.

    Kick Off:

    Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC ISL 2024-25 | Match Preview, Head-to-head Stats, Predicted Line-up, and Fantasy XI Prediction-sportzpoint.com
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    Stadium: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru

    Time: 7:30 pm IST

    Date: 29 March 2025

    Match info: ISL 2024-25 Playoffs

    Head-to-head Stats:

    Matches Played: 19

    Bengaluru won: 8

    Mumbai won: 9

    Draw: 2

    Recent Forms:

    Bengaluru FC:

    Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC ISL 2024-25 | Match Preview, Head-to-head Stats, Predicted Line-up, and Fantasy XI Prediction-sportzpoint.com
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    • Bengaluru 0-2 Mumbai (Home, League Stage)
    • East Bengal 1-1 Bengaluru (Away, League Stage)
    • Bengaluru 1-0 Chennaiyin (Home, League Stage)
    • NorthEast United 0-2 Bengaluru (Away, League Stage)
    • Bengaluru 3-0 Jamshedpur (Home, League Stage)

    Mumbai City FC:

    Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC ISL 2024-25 | Match Preview, Head-to-head Stats, Predicted Line-up, and Fantasy XI Prediction-sportzpoint.com
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    • Bengaluru 0-2 Mumbai (Away, League Stage)
    • Kerala Blaster 1-0 Mumbai (Away, League Stage)
    • Mumbai City 2-2 Mohun Bagan (Home, League Stage)
    • Hyderabad 0-0 Mumbai (Away, League Stage)
    • Mumbai City 1-3 GOA (Home, League Stage)

    Injury Update:

    Bengaluru FC:

    Bengaluru FC is expected to have a fully fit and available side for the upcoming game.

    Mumbai City:

    Mumbai is going to miss Lallianzualla Chhangte for the upcoming game, and Ayush Chikkara and Akash Mishra both were ruled out due to ACL injury.

    Predicted Lineup:

    Bengaluru:

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK), Mohamed Salah, Rahul Bheke, Chinglensana, Roshan Singh, Alberto Noguera, Pedro Capo, Suresh Wangjam, Ryan Williams, Edgar Mendez, Sunil Chhetri.

    Manager: Gerard Zaragoza

    Mumbai:

    TP Rehenesh (GK), Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Mehtab Singh, Tiri, Nathan Rodriguez, Yoell van Nieff, Jayesh Rane, Brandon Fernandez, Vikram Pratap Singh, Bipin Singh, Jorge Ortiz.

    Manager: Petr Kratky

    Fantasy Xi:

    TP Rehenesh (GK), Mohamed Salah, Rahul Bheke, Tiri, Nathan Rodriguez, Yoell van Nieff, Pedro Capo, Brandon Fernandez, Ryan Williams, Jorge Ortiz, Sunil Chhetri.

    Scoreline Prediction:

    Bengaluru 1-2 Mumbai

    Broadcasting Details:

    Football fans in India can watch the game in ISL 2024-25 on Star Sports Network, Sports18 3 TV Channel, the JioHotstar App, and the JioHotstar website.

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    ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures and Format: Everything you need to know

    Bengaluru FC, Jamshedpur FC, NorthEast United FC and Mumbai City FC will compete in the ISL playoffs. Here is everything you need to know about ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures and Format.

    Mar 13, 2025, 7:45 AM5 min read

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    Following a tight contention in the league stage to seal passage into the Indian Super League 2024-25 knockout phase, six teams have secured their appearance for the playoffs.

    The league stage of 2024-25 ended with a dead-rubber game on Wednesday as Kerala Blasters and Hyderabad FC shared the spoils in a 1-1 stalemate.

    Mumbai City FC triumphed 2-0 over Bengaluru on Tuesday in their final league stage encounter this season, becoming the sixth team to book their tickets to the playoffs.

    This article offers you everything you need to know about the ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures and Format.

    ISL 2024-25 Playoffs: Teams qualified

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    Mohun Bagan SG clinched the league shield for the second consecutive season. (Image Credit | MBSG on X)

    Mohun Bagan Super Giant became the first team to qualify for the ISL 2024-25 playoffs after achieving a 1-0 victory against Odisha FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata last month.

    The Mariners successfully defended their ISL League Shield as well, becoming the first-ever team in ISL history to achieve this feat, having earned a record 56 points in 24 matches.

    Read Also | ISL Stats: 6 records Mohun Bagan broke in ISL 2024-25 so far

    FC Goa were the second team to qualify for the playoffs, securing their spot after a 2-0 win against Kerala Blasters last month. The Gaurs guaranteed the second place in the standings with 48 points in 24 games, ensuring their direct entry to the semi-finals.

    Bengaluru FC were the third team to reach the playoffs, following a 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in February. The Blues finished the regular season in third place, having gathered 38 points in 24 matches.

    Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United FC also booked their places in the playoffs. NorthEast United FC secured the fourth spot with 38 points in 24 games, whereas Jamshedpur FC finished in fifth place with the same points, but fell short in the goal difference.

    The sixth and final playoff spot was clinched by Mumbai City FC, with 36 points in 24 games following a 2-0 victory against Bengaluru FC in the final match of the regular season.

    Bengaluru FC, NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC all finished with 38 points after 24 games. For teams that have the same number of points, their head-to-head record is considered first. If their head-to-head results are tied at 1-1 or if they have drawn, then goal difference is taken into account. 

    According to this rule, Bengaluru FC had a win and a draw against Northeast United FC, which is why they are ranked above. Jamshedpur FC also has the points as Bengaluru and NorthEast, but their head-to-head record is lower, which is why they are placed below the other two.

    ISL Playoffs Format

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    The top six teams from the league stage qualify for the playoffs, with the top two teams ensuring a direct place in the two-legged semi-finals. 

    Additionally, the team that finishes at the top of the table after the league stage wins the League Shield and secures a place in the group phase of the AFC Champions League Two. 

    The four teams that finish in the third to sixth positions will compete for a spot in the semi-finals through a playoff round. Notably, the playoffs are decided in a single-legged knockout game which is played in the home ground of the team that finished higher on the leaderboard.

    To award some deserving advantage to the third and fourth placed teams in the league stage, the third-placed team takes on the sixth-placed side, whereas the fourth-placed and fifth-placed team meet in the other playoff.

    The winners of the play-offs will advance to the semi-finals and will compete against the first two teams for a place in the ISL 2024-25 Final.

    ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures

    Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super  Giant for second Cup
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    Pending an official confirmation, ISL 2024-25 playoffs are likely to be played on March 29 and 30, whereas the semifinals are scheduled for the first week of April.

    According to reports, the first legs of the semi-finals are supposed to be played on April 2 and 3; and the return legs will take place on April 6 and 7, respectively.

    However, here are the confirmed match-ups in the ISL 2024-25 Playoffs.

    Match Match Date Kickoff Venue
    Knockout 1 Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC 29 March 2025 7:30 PM Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
    Knockout 2 NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC 30 March 2025
    7:30 PM Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong
    Semi-final 1, first leg
    Winner of KO2 vs Mohun Bagan 2 April 2025
    7:30 PM TBD
    Semi-final 2, first leg
    Winner of KO1 vs FC Goa 3 April 2025
    7:30 PM TBD
    Semi-final 1, second leg
    Mohun Bagan vs Winner of KO2 6 April 2025
    7:30 PM Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
    Semi-final 2, second leg
    FC Goa vs Winner of KO1 7 April 2025
    7:30 PM Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa
    Final Winner of SF1 vs Winner of SF2 12 April 2025
    7:30 PM TBD

    *pending further confirmation

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    Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC Highlights 2024-25 | Mumbai secure play-off qualification with a statement win | FT BFC 0-2 MCFC

    Catch the highlights of the Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC match in ISL 2024-25 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru.

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:59 PM1 min read

    Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC LIVE Updates ISL 2024-25 Live Scores, News and Commentary-sportzpoint.com

    Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of the Indian Super League 2024-25. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the most crucial encounter of the last match-week between Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

    Bengaluru FC have already qualified for the play-offs, currently positioned fourth with 38 points in 23 matches. On the other hand, Mumbai City FC need to earn a point tonight to secure their qualification, as they are in the seventh position, having accumulated 33 points in 23 matches.

    Tonight, both teams will take the field for their last league stage outing for the 2024-25 season. So, sit back and enjoy the match as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.

    This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.

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    LIVE Updates

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:56 PM

    ISL 2024-25 table after this game

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:55 PM

    Mumbai City FC qualify for the play-offs!

    Odisha FC crash out, as Mumbai secure all three points to go past the Juggernauts and finish the sixth position!

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    Mar 11, 2025, 3:55 PM

    90'+7' | Here goes the full-time whistle! | FT BFC 0-2 MCFC

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    Mar 11, 2025, 3:53 PM

    90'+3' | Substitutions for Mumbai City FC

    In: Thaer Krouma, Bipin Singh

    Out: Jorge Ortiz, Vikram Pratap Singh

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:52 PM

    90' | 6 minutes of stoppage time announced

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:51 PM

    90' | Sublime block by Salah!

    Sahil attempted to grab the long ball but slipped it on the other way, as Vikram found the ball on the right, but his strike was supremely blocked by Salah on the line!

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:50 PM

    90' | Brilliant save from Sahil!

    Ortiz found a ball inside the six-yard box following an error from Roshan. but Sahil stayed tall and made a huge save to deny Ortiz from striking it.

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:47 PM

    89' | Yellow for Roshan

    Naorem Roshan Singh is shown a yellow for a foul.

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:46 PM

    88' | Mendez is cautioned

    Edgar Mendez receives a booking for a tough foul.

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:44 PM

    85' | Save from Sahil!

    Sahil Poonia executed a brilliant save diving down to the ground, as Sahil Panwar made a clearance on the second ball.

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:43 PM

    85' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC

    In: Soham Varshneya

    Out: Suresh Wangjam

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:43 PM

    84' | Chance for Mumbai!

    Vikram Pratap fired into the box but his strike soared past the left post.

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:41 PM

    83' | Chance for Bengaluru

    Shivaldo's header came unfruitful but Shivaldo's quick strike from close to the six-yard box went wide off the right post.

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:38 PM

    79' | What an effort from Vikram!

    Vikram Pratap unleashed a blistering strike from the right that traveled a long distance before striking the crossbar following a fingertip touch from Sahil Poonia!

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:35 PM

    76' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC

    In: Mohamed Salah

    Out: Namgyal Bhutia

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:31 PM

    73' | Substitutions for Mumbai City FC

    In: Sahil Panwar, Jayesh Rane

    Out: Nathan Rodrigues, Brandon Fernandes

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:30 PM

    72' | Fanai is booked

    Fanai gets booked for a foul.

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:26 PM

    67' | So close for Mendez!

    Sunil Chhetri headed the ball in toward Mendez, who sprinted in one on one position against Lachenpa, but fired his strike just inches wide off the far post.

    So close for the Blues!

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:20 PM

    61' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC

    In: Shivaldo Singh

    Out: Vinith Venkatesh

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:19 PM

    60' | Substitution for Mumbai City FC

    In: Jon Toral

    Out: Nikos Karelis

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:16 PM

    55' | Chance for Ortiz

    Ortiz attempted a quick strike from inside the box, but got blocked immediately.

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:03 PM

    46' | Second half begins

    Mar 11, 2025, 3:03 PM

    Half-time substitution | Bengaluru FC

    In: Sivasakthi Narayanan

    Out: Ryan Williams

    Mar 11, 2025, 2:48 PM

    45'+4' | Here goes the half-time whistle! | HT BFC 0-2 MCFC

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    Mar 11, 2025, 2:46 PM

    45' | 3 minutes of added time announced

    Mar 11, 2025, 2:46 PM

    45' | Great deny from Lachenpa!

    Lachenpa made a timely outing to deny Sunil Chhetri from having a strike while close to the goal following a brilliant long ball.

    Mar 11, 2025, 2:42 PM

    42' | Yellow for Ryan

    Ryan Williams is shown the yellow for a nasty foul.

    Mar 11, 2025, 2:38 PM

    38' | Goal. Karelis scores. | BFC 0-2 MCFC

    Nikos Karelis converted it with a powerful strike from the spot as the ball fired in through the right-bottom corner.

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    Mar 11, 2025, 2:36 PM

    36' | Penalty for Mumbai!

    Jovanovic shielded Karelis inside the box, as the striker fell down and very shockingly, the referee called for a penalty!

    Very, very poor decision!

    Mar 11, 2025, 2:32 PM

    29' | Chance for Mumbai

    Brandon Fernandes had an attempt from a distance, but got blocked.

    Mar 11, 2025, 2:27 PM

    26' | Great block from Tiri!

    Ryan Williams unleashed a strike from just the edge of the box, but Tiri threw himself on the line to execute a masterful block!

    Mar 11, 2025, 2:22 PM

    21' | Slowdown

    The game has mostly been played in the middle of the park for the last ten minutes, resulting in a slower approach from both sides.

    Mar 11, 2025, 2:12 PM

    11' | Save from Sahil

    Vicious grounded pass from Vikram from the right flank, but Sahil Poonia made a great save to punch the ball away, denying Karelis from a tap-in.

    Mar 11, 2025, 2:09 PM

    8' | GOALLL! Chhangte scores! | BFC 0-1 MCFC

    Jorge Ortiz chipped the ball powerfully from inside the box, which rattled the crossbar, but Karelis' header from the rebound went to the other way. However, Chhangte made no mistake in slotting the ball home from the right!

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    Mar 11, 2025, 2:07 PM

    5' | Offside

    Chhangte and Brandon combined up front and found the back of the net as well, but the goal is disallowed due to offside.

    Mar 11, 2025, 2:01 PM

    1' | Kick Off!

    The game is underway in Bengaluru! 

    Mar 11, 2025, 1:56 PM

    Minutes away!

    Mar 11, 2025, 1:55 PM

    Arrival!

    Mar 11, 2025, 1:54 PM

    Line-up | Mumbai City FC

    Starting XI: Phurba Lachenpa (GK); Valpuia, Mehtab Singh, Tiri, Nathan Rodrigues; Lallianzuala Chhangte, Yoell Van Nieff, Brandon Fernandes; Vikram Pratap Singh, Nikos Karelis, Jorge Ortiz

    Subs: Krouma, Franklin, Jayesh, Toral, Rehenesh, Bipin, Prabir, Sahil, Noufal

    Head Coach: Petr Kratky

    Mar 11, 2025, 1:50 PM

    Line-up | Bengaluru FC

    Starting XI: Sahil Poonia (GK); Namgyal Bhutia, Aleksander Jovanovic, Rahul Bheke, Naorem Roshan Singh; Vinith Venkatesh, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Suresh Wangjam; Ryan Williams, Edgar Mendez, Sunil Chhetri

    Subs: Gurpreet, Harsh, Sivasakthi, Salah, Soham, Capo, Danu, Palande, Shivaldo

    Head Coach: Gerard Zaragoza

    Mar 11, 2025, 11:59 AM

    Eyeing to end on a high

    Mar 11, 2025, 11:57 AM

    All to play for!

    Mar 11, 2025, 11:55 AM

    What's at stake?

    Mumbai City FC is currently in seventh place with 33 points and needs just a draw to surpass Odisha FC, who is in sixth place with the same number of points, and qualify for the playoffs. However, the Islanders have not won any of their last four matches, recording two draws and two losses. Meanwhile, the Blues have secured a spot in the top six and are presently in fourth place with 38 points from 23 games.

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    Mar 11, 2025, 11:53 AM

    Earlier this season

    On 2 October 2024, Mumbai City and Bengaluru shared a point apiece in a goalless stalemate at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai.

    Mar 11, 2025, 11:49 AM

    Tonight's venue | Sree Kanteerava Stadium

    Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru

    Mar 11, 2025, 11:49 AM

    How to watch the match?

    The live telecast of the match will be available on the Star Sports network in India. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.

    Mar 11, 2025, 11:48 AM

    Match Details

    Match: Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC

    Date: 11 March 2025

    Time: 7:30 pm IST

    Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru

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