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Kerala Blasters Face Mohun Bagan in Kalinga Super Cup Quarter-Final

Kerala Blasters FC will meet Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Kalinga Super Cup on Friday, April 26. The match kicks off at 4:30 PM IST at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

The Blasters enter the contest with momentum following an impressive 2-0 victory over defending champions East Bengal FC in their opening fixture. Under newly appointed head coach David Català, the team displayed tactical discipline and attacking efficiency, with Jesús Jiménez and Noah Sadaoui finding the net in a balanced performance.

Català's system appears to be taking shape quickly, with the squad showing organization and energy. The attacking trio of Danish Farooq, Sadaoui, and Jiménez provides offensive threat, while the team's midfield stability and defensive coordination will be crucial against their opponents.

Mohun Bagan approach this tournament with a different strategy following their historic ISL double last season. The Mariners have opted to rest most of their regular starters, traveling with a predominantly young squad featuring reserve and developmental players.

This selection decision potentially gives Kerala Blasters an advantage in terms of experience and match readiness heading into this knockout fixture.

The match will be broadcast live on JioHotStar and Star Sports 3, with both teams aiming to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the competition that has now reached its decisive phase with eight teams remaining.

Source: Kerala Blasters Official