Mumbai City FC vs Bengaluru FC Match Report & Highlights | ISL 2024-25

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ISL 2024-25: Mumbai City FC vs Bengaluru FC – Build-up

Mumbai City FC will play their first home game of the season and they will welcome the table-toppers Bengaluru FC who have won all three games till now. This game will be the first away game for the Blues in this season and they will look to continue their good form at Mumbai Football Arena as well.

This game is important for both teams as the Islanders are looking for their first win of the season and the Blues will look to stay at the top of the table. Gerard Zaragoza’s men will look to give a tough challenge to the home team for sure.

In this context, let’s take a look at how things are shaping up ahead of the game.

The Stakes

Mumbai City FC

Petr Kratky showed his disappointment after a tough loss to Jamshedpur FC where they were beaten by 3-2 and said that the team will make changes in the upcoming game. The Islanders didn’t start the season well and are currently sitting at the bottom half of the table with only one point. This home game is important for them to get back their confidence.

The Islanders have to make a good plan to stop the in-form Blues who are full of confidence. The home team will have to give their all if they want to get something positive from the match. This will be an exciting fixture and fans will enjoy this encounter.

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Bengaluru FC

The Blues stunned everyone with their home game performance against the Mariners, which they beat by 3-0. Not many people expected the Blues to perform like this and Zaragoza’smen have surprised everyone. The big challenge is coming for them as they will make a trip to Mumbai to face the Islanders who are hungry for their first win of the season.

All three wins for the Blues came in the home game and now they will have a task to get three points away from home. Winning this game will definitely help the Blues to make a statement.

Yoell Van Nieff is one of the most consistent performers for the Islanders, as the Dutchman maintains balance in the midfield and is a player who likes to orchestrate play. Last season also he played a key role in Islander’s success in the league and since then he has become a fan favourite.

He can score goals and create scoring opportunities for his teammates. The Dutchman’s role will be important in the upcoming games as he is one of the team’s natural leaders.

Bengaluru FC’s Edgar Mendez is probably the best foreign player in the league by far. He has impressed everyone with his performance which has helped the Blues to go to the top of the table. He can also score and assist his teammates and his partnership with Sunil Chhetri, in particular, has been a hit.

The Islanders will make a plan to stop him and he will have to be at his best to help his team get all three points. Even Gerard Zaragoza praised him for his performance and mentioned how his European experience has been crucial in helping the attacking line to flourish.

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