East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan LIVE Updates, Durand Cup: The opening clash of the 135th Durand Cup between arch-rivals East Bengal and Mohun Bagan is underway, at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. East Bengal and Mohun Bagan are tied 0-0 after 20 minutes in the first half. Mohun Bagan enter the tournament as the most decorated club, with 17 Durand Cup titles. East Bengal are hoping to equal that tally this year, having won 16 titles to date. The match is a prelude to the 2026-27 season, and both Kolkata giants have new managers. Mohun Bagan are being managed by Panagiotis Dilmperis, while East Bengal have ex-MB coach Antonio Lopez Habas at the helm. Both sides have named all-Indian starting XIs.
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