After 11 long years, East Bengal has finally made it to the knockouts of an Asian tournament. The team's 3-2 win over Nejmeh SC in the final AFC Challenge League group stage match secured their spot as table-toppers and earned them direct entry to the quarterfinals. This is a major achievement for the Indian football club and a proud moment for its fans.
Kolkata heavyweights East Bengal emerged as champions of the Super Cup after defeating Odisha FC 3-2 in a thrilling final. The match went into extra time and ultimately Cleiton Silva's brace led East Bengal to victory. This marks East Bengal's triumph as the first team from India to clinch two domestic cups in a single season.