The countdown has officially begun, and I think this is how it has to be because if you look then you will find this here – the Indian Super League 2024-25 season is about to drop its final curtain with an epic clash between Bengaluru FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant.
Date? April 12.
Venue? Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.
And look, we have to take care of that one because Mohun Bagan finished the league stage with more points, and that’s why they get home advantage. Fair deal, right?
The Journey So Far: Who Did What?
Bengaluru FC
Led by the one and only Sunil Chhetri, BFC played 24 matches in the league stage.
- Wins: 11
- Losses: 8
- Draws: 5
- Points: 38 (3rd position)
Now if you ask me, personally I think that’s a decent run but not perfect. However, they did something amazing in the semifinals – they knocked out FC Goa.
- First leg: BFC won 2-0
- Second leg: BFC lost 1-2
But overall? They went through on aggregate 3-2. I always believe that it has to be done with a fight, and they delivered that!
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Now these guys were on fire. Out of their 24 matches:
- Wins: 17
- Losses: Just 2
- Draws: 5
- Points: A whopping 56 – league toppers
In the semis, it got a bit dramatic.
- They lost the first leg 1-2 to Jamshedpur.
- But in the second leg? Boom – 2-0 win, and they cruised into the final with a 3-2 aggregate.
Likewise, just think – if this is how it is, then what to do now? Well, we have to do it and I am always excited for that. A rematch is on the cards!
Wait, Haven’t We Seen This Final Before?
Yes! This is where it gets spicy.
In the 2022-23 ISL final, these exact two teams faced off. And guess what? Mohun Bagan edged past Bengaluru FC in a thriller – 4-3, lifting their first ever ISL trophy.
But hold up – Bengaluru FC is no stranger to silverware. They won it back in 2018-19 after beating FC Goa. So now, both teams are eyeing their second ISL title. Personally I think this is going to be war. And a beautiful one at that.
Quick Throwback: ISL Champions List
| Season | Champions | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Mumbai City FC | Mohun Bagan SG |
| 2022-23 | ATK Mohun Bagan | Bengaluru FC |
| 2021-22 | Hyderabad FC | Kerala Blasters |
| 2020-21 | Mumbai City FC | ATK Mohun Bagan |
| 2019-20 | ATK | Chennaiyin FC |
| 2018-19 | Bengaluru FC | FC Goa |
| 2017-18 | Chennaiyin FC | Bengaluru FC |
| 2016 | ATK | Kerala Blasters |
| 2015 | Chennaiyin FC | FC Goa |
| 2014 | ATK | Kerala Blasters |
Look, we have to take care of that one because the history between these teams is just next-level intense. I mean, if Mohun Bagan wins again, they’ll become a legit modern-day giant. And if Bengaluru pulls it off? Well, redemption stories don’t get better than that.
So buckle up. April 12. Salt Lake Stadium. BFC vs MBSG.
We’ve seen this before—but this time, it’s personal.