ISL 2025-26: Bengaluru eye key victory against Mumbai City in gameweek 10
Bengaluru, April 24
As the Indian Super League 2025-26 season enters gameweek 10, Bengaluru FC host Mumbai City FC for their final home game of the season at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday.
The Blues head into the fixture on the back of a gruelling away game against East Bengal FC last week, where they were held to a 3-3 draw, thanks to a last-minute equaliser by Anton Sojberg, according to a release. The Islanders' eight-game unbeaten streak came to an end as they went down 0-2 to FC Goa at the Fatorda, with goals from Sahil Tavora and Mohammed Nemil ensuring the Gaurs won back-to-back home games for the first time this season.
Life in the ISL for Blues' Head Coach Pep Munoz hasn't started as he would have wanted. With a draw and a loss in two games in charge, he will look to get maximum points this weekend as his side welcomes Petr Kratky's team on Saturday.
"We're playing against a team that is above us on the table, and tomorrow is going to be very crucial for both teams. I know that we have young players who are training very well, and I want to see them show that on the pitch too," said Head Coach Pep Munoz at the pre-match press conference in Bengaluru.
A win on Saturday would catapult the Blues to second place on the table, provided results elsewhere go in their favour. "Obviously, there are four or five teams, and they all have a chance. The table could be completely different tomorrow, and the top six teams do have a shot at the title," said Blues defender Rahul Bheke.
With ten points in five games, two more than the hosts in the same period, Kratky will look to make the most of this visit to the Garden City to keep his side's title hopes alive. On the other hand, the Blues will look to end their home season on a positive note to keep pace in the title race.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Pep Munoz said it right - young players need to show their mettle. The draw against East Bengal was frustrating but it happens. Mumbai City are dangerous though, they lost to Goa but have a strong unbeaten run before that. As a Bengaluru fan I'm nervous but hopeful. Come on Blues! 🏆
Great analysis, but I feel Pep Munoz is under too much pressure too early. Should give him a full season before judging. BFC need a solid defensive structure against Mumbai's quick attacks. All the best to both teams! ⚽
'The Garden City' vs 'The Islanders' - name hi kaafi hai! This is going to be a classic. Kanteerava has been a fortress historically, but Manolo Marquez (sorry, Kratky now) has built a solid Mumbai side. If BFC can handle their set-pieces, it's winnable. Hoping for a high-scoring thriller! 🔵⚪
Not too impressed by Munoz so far tbh - needs to be more tactically flexible. That said, Sunil Chhetri (hope he plays) and Sivasakthi are game-changers. The table is so tight that a win here could really set the tone. Saturday can't come soon enough! 📈
ISL is heating up! Bengaluru vs Mumbai is always a quality fixture. My concern is Bengaluru's away game fatigue - East Bengal was a tough battle. But Kanteerava fans are the 12th man, hope they turn up. Petr Kratky
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