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Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinched a historic Indian Super League double on Saturday night, edging Bengaluru FC 2-1 in a thrilling final at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium. With the ISL Cup now in hand, they add it to the League Winners’ Shield earned earlier in the season, completing a campaign to remember.
The final was closely fought and loaded with drama, as both sides battled for supremacy in front of a roaring crowd.
An Intense Clash Unfolds in Kolkata
The first half ended without a goal, but the deadlock was broken early in the second half. In the 49th minute, MBSG’s Alberto Rodriguez inadvertently turned a cross into his own net, gifting Bengaluru FC a surprise lead.
Rodriguez was under pressure as he attempted to clear a cross sent in from the right by Williams. Subhasish Bose, unable to close down the flank, left Rodriguez exposed, and his miscalculated clearance handed the Blues the opener.
Despite the setback, Mohun Bagan stayed composed. Bose soon made amends by recovering the ball near midfield and finding Jason Cummings with a precise forward pass. Cummings’ shot nearly found the net but was stopped by a brilliant full-stretch save from Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.
The equaliser came soon after. MBSG earned a penalty following a handball by Chinglensana Singh. In the 72nd minute, Jason Cummings calmly stepped up and slotted the ball into the bottom left corner with his left foot.
Missed Chances and Rising Pressure
As the game neared the end of regulation, both sides had their moments.
Kaith launched a long ball forward that reached Ashique Kuruniyan, who attempted a tough shot from the left side but couldn’t convert. Bengaluru FC, too, pressed hard, with Greg Stewart setting up Tom Aldred for a header that went narrowly wide.
DESTINY FULFILLED! 💫#MBSGBFC #ISL #LetsFootball #ISLFinal #ISLPlayoffs #MBSG | @mohunbagansg @IndianFootball @JioHotstar @StarSportsIndia pic.twitter.com/q3fX9Jonye
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) April 12, 2025
The clock ticked down with both teams searching for a winner, pushing the contest into extra time.
Maclaren’s Magic Seals the Trophy
In the 96th minute, Mohun Bagan’s persistence paid off.
With the home team committing more players in attack, the Bengaluru defence began to lose shape. Jamie Maclaren, sharp and ready, latched onto a loose ball inside the box and smashed it past Sandhu, sending the stadium into a frenzy.
“Mohun Bagan have defeated Bengaluru FC 2-1 in the final to clinch the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024/25 crown. Bengaluru FC took the lead in regulation time after an own goal by MBSG defender Alberto Rodriguez, but equalised from the penalty spot thanks to Jason Cummings. In extra time, Australian forward Jamie MacLaren scored the winner in the 96th minute.”
Presenting you the #ISL 2024-25 Cup Winners! 💚❤️#MBSGBFC #LetsFootball #ISLFinal #ISLPlayoffs #MBSG pic.twitter.com/XUiNG5i217
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) April 12, 2025
With that strike, Mohun Bagan became only the second team in ISL history to win both the Shield and the Cup in the same season, following in the footsteps of Mumbai City FC’s 2020-21 feat.
Having topped the league with 56 points from 24 matches, MBSG had already shown their dominance. Saturday’s final confirmed it—this was their season.
