The highly anticipated Kolkata Derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) and East Bengal FC (EBFC) in the quarter-finals of the Durand Cup 2025 is set to take place on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Where to Watch
Indian football fans can watch the live telecast of the Mohun Bagan vs. East Bengal quarterfinal match on the Sony Sports Network channels. Live streaming will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.
Form of the Teams
Both Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal have been in impressive form, remaining unbeaten in the Durand Cup 2025 group stage. Mohun Bagan began their campaign with a 3-1 victory against Mohammedan SC and followed it up with a 4-0 win over Border Security Force FT and a 5-1 thrashing of Diamond Harbour FC. East Bengal also displayed dominance, securing a 5-0 win against South United FC in their opening match and convincing victories over Namdhari FC and the Indian Air Force.
Team News
East Bengal will be missing key midfielder Mohammad Rashid, who had to return home following the death of his father. Mohun Bagan Super Giant will be without Subhasish Bose, Kiyan Nassiri, and Manvir Singh due to injuries but will be strengthened by the return of Muhammad Suhail.
Head-to-Head Stats
Historically, East Bengal holds a slight edge in the Kolkata Derby. Out of the approximately 403 matches played between the two sides (including friendlies), East Bengal has won 139 times, while Mohun Bagan has won 135 times; 129 matches have ended in a draw.
Recent Changes in Fixtures
There was some initial confusion regarding the quarterfinal pairings. According to Mohun Bagan secretary Srinjoy Bose, East Bengal was initially slated to face Diamond Harbour FC, and Mohun Bagan was to play Jamshedpur FC. However, the organizers revised the fixtures, resulting in the Kolkata Derby and Jamshedpur FC facing Diamond Harbour FC.
Other Quarterfinal Matches
Besides the Kolkata Derby, the other quarterfinal matches are:
Semi-final Qualification
The winner of the Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal match will face the winner of the Jamshedpur FC vs Diamond Harbour FC match in the semi-finals. NorthEast United FC have already qualified for the semi-finals, where they will face Shillong Lajong FC.
Tournament History
Mohun Bagan is the most successful team in Durand Cup history, with 17 titles, while East Bengal is close behind with 16 titles. NorthEast United FC are the reigning champions. The Durand Cup is the third oldest cup football competition in the world and the oldest in Asia.
