In the heart of Kolkata, Kishore Bharati Krirangan braces for ISL 2025-26 fireworks as Mohun Bagan Super Giant hosts FC Goa on Friday. Week 2’s curtain-raiser sees two giants chasing their elusive first win, blending youth, experience, and raw ambition.
Mohun Bagan’s campaign opener ended in a 0-1 heartbreak versus Jamshedpur FC, with defensive solidity undone by halftime dip. Home soil now fuels coach Mehtab Hussain’s resolve. Addressing the media, he said: ‘We’re green but gritty, short on strikers but long on belief. Tomorrow brings bolder, chance-hungry football.’
FC Goa jetted in after a 1-1 Inter Kashi draw, rueing clinical waste amid dominance. Their star-studded roster—Indian dynamos plus global pros—eyes explosive response. Coach Manolo Marquez cautioned: ‘Pressure-free foes spell danger. Our quality must translate to deeds on grass.’
Tactically rich, this clash contrasts Goa’s possession game with Mohun Bagan’s counter-threats. Starters primed, subs scheming—every pass counts. Weather fine, crowds electric; outcomes hinge on finishing finesse.
Stakes soar: early points cement confidence, fuel runs. Will Mariners maul intruders, or Gaurs plunder? ISL’s magic unfolds anew.