Sun Apr 27 04:00:00 UTC 2025: **Kalinga Super Cup Quarter-Finals Set for Blockbuster Weekend**
BHUBANESWAR – The Kalinga Super Cup 2025 is down to its final eight, following stunning upsets in the Round of 16. Defending champions East Bengal FC and last year’s runners-up Odisha FC were eliminated, while I-League side Inter Kashi triumphed over ISL 2024-25 cup runners-up Bengaluru FC in a penalty shootout. Mumbai City FC and NorthEast United FC also advanced with dominant wins.
The quarter-finals kick off with a highly anticipated clash between Kerala Blasters FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) on Saturday at 4:30 PM IST. This marks uncharted territory for Kerala Blasters, who reached the last eight for the first time under new coach David Català. While confident after defeating the defending champions, Català acknowledges the challenge posed by MBSG, who are fielding a younger squad while prioritizing their AFC Champions League Two spot. MBSG coach Bastab Roy aims to utilize the tournament to assess his younger players’ abilities.
The second quarter-final pits FC Goa against Punjab FC. Despite FC Goa’s superior head-to-head record, both coaches approach the match with caution. FC Goa’s Manolo Márquez expects a close contest, while Punjab FC’s Panagiotis Dilmperis emphasizes the importance of patience and strategy against the ISL runners-up. Both quarter-final matches will be televised live on Star Sports 3 and streamed on JioHotstar.
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