Mohun Bagan beat arch-rivals East Bengal in the opening match of Durand Cup 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated East Bengal FC 1-0 in the opening match of Durand Cup 2026, winning the season's first Kolkata Derby. Sahal Abdul Samad scored the only goal of the match in the second half to seal victory for Mohun Bagan. The teams last clashed on May 17 in the Indian Super League, which ended in a draw.