Sat Nov 09 13:44:54 UTC 2024: ## Kolkata Derby Heats Up as East Bengal and Mohammedan Sporting Clash in ISL 2024-25
Kolkata is set to witness a fiery derby match as East Bengal FC takes on arch-rivals Mohammedan Sporting in the Indian Super League 2024-25. The match, scheduled for 7:30 PM IST on Saturday, November 9, will be held at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata.
This encounter marks the first time these two historical rivals will face each other in the ISL, adding a new layer of excitement to the already heated rivalry.
East Bengal will be looking to regain momentum after a disappointing start to the ISL season, hoping to carry the confidence of their successful AFC Challenge League campaign into the domestic competition. The team will be led by new head coach Oscar Bruzon, who will be eager to secure their first victory in the league.
Mohammedan Sporting, on the other hand, will be looking to capitalize on their impressive start to the season. Mirjalol Kasimov, a key player for Mohammedan, boasts the highest recovery rate amongst outfielders in the league, averaging 6.8 recoveries per match.
A victory for Mohammedan would make them only the third team in ISL history to win two of their first three away matches, following in the footsteps of Bengaluru FC and ATK.
The match is expected to be a high-stakes affair, with both teams boasting talented squads and a burning desire to claim bragging rights in this historic rivalry. Fans can catch the live action on the Sports18 Network and on the JioCinema app and website.
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