Mumbai City players celebrate Nikolaos Karelis' goal against Bengaluru FC during their Indian Super League match at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on March 11, 2025.
Indian Super League 2024-25: Mumbai City FC Beat Bengaluru FC, Qualify For ISL Playoffs - In Pics
Mumbai City FC secured a spot in the playoffs of the Indian Super League with a 2-0 victory over Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday. The Islanders finished the league season in sixth place with 36 points, while the team coached by Gerard Zaragoza wrapped up their campaign with 38 points. From the beginning, Mumbai City's attacking unit displayed impressive coordination and intensity. Jorge Ortiz came close to scoring early on, hitting the crossbar with a left-footed shot after receiving a pass from Lallianzuala Chhangte inside the 18-yard box. The visitors pressed forward aggressively, with Nikolaos Karelis narrowly missing a header that went just past the post from six yards out. However, Karelis finally made an impact by providing a clever pass to Chhangte in the penalty area. The captain capitalized on the opportunity, slotting the ball into the center of the net from close range in the eighth minute to open the scoring with his right foot.
ISL 2024-25, BFC vs MCFC: Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru
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A glimpse of the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru ahead of the Indian Super League 2024-25 match 155 between Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City on March 11, 2025.
ISL 2024-25, BFC vs MCFC: Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri
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Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri arrives for their Indian Super League match against Mumbai City FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on March 11, 2025.
ISL 2024-25, BFC vs MCFC: Mumbai City players warm up
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Mumbai City players warm up ahead of their Indian Super League 2024-25 match against Bengaluru FC.
ISL 2024-25, BFC vs MCFC: Bengaluru FC players warm up
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Bengaluru FC players warm up ahead of their Indian Super League 2024-25 match against Mumbai City.
ISL 2024-25, BFC vs MCFC: Bengaluru FC starting XI
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Bengaluru FC starting XI for their final ISL 2024-25 league match against Mumbai City FC.
ISL 2024-25, BFC vs MCFC: Mumbai City FC starting XI
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Mumbai City FC starting XI for their final ISL 2024-25 league match against Bengaluru FC.
ISL 2024-25, BFC vs MCFC: Lallianzuala Chhangte and Sunil Chhetri exchange club pennants
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Lallianzuala Chhangte of Mumbai City FC and Sunil Chhetri exchange club pennants before the start of the ISL 2024-25, match 155.
ISL 2024-25, BFC vs MCFC: Lallianzuala Chhangte of Mumbai City celebrates a goal
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Lallianzuala Chhangte of Mumbai City FC celebrates his 8th minute opener against Bengaluru FC.
ISL 2024-25, BFC vs MCFC: Vikram Partap Singh of Mumbai City FC and Roshan Naorem of Bengaluru FC in action
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Vikram Partap Singh of Mumbai City FC and Roshan Naorem of Bengaluru FC in action during match 155 of the Indian Super League 2024-25 season at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on March 11, 2025.
ISL 2024-25, BFC vs MCFC: Brandon Fernandes and Suresh Wangjam vie for a ball
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Brandon Fernandes (10) of Mumbai City and Suresh Wangjam of Bengaluru FC vie for a ball during their ISL match.
ISL 2024-25, BFC vs MCFC: Nikolaos Karelis scores a goal
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Nikolaos Karelis converts from the spot to give Mumbai City FC a 2-0 lead in the 37th minute.
ISL 2024-25, BFC vs MCFC: Referee books Ryan Williams
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Referee books Ryan Williams (7) of Bengaluru FC during match 155 of the Indian Super League 2024-25 at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on March 11, 2025.
ISL 2024-25, BFC vs MCFC: Bengaluru FC goalkeeper Sahil Poonia (22) in action
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Bengaluru FC goalkeeper Sahil Poonia (22) in action during their Indian Super League 2024-25 match against visiting Mumbai City.
ISL 2024-25, BFC vs MCFC: Player of the Match, Lallianzuala Chhangte
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Lallianzuala Chhangte of Mumbai City wins the Player of the Match award.
ISL 2024-25, BFC vs MCFC: Gerard Zaragoza, head coach of Bengaluru FC
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Gerard Zaragoza, head coach of Bengaluru FC, addresses the media after the match. The Blues finished fourth in the final league standings with 38 points from 24 matches, and have qualified for the ISL 2024-25 play-offs.
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ISL 2024-25, BFC vs MCFC: Petr Kratky, head coach of Mumbai City
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Petr Kratky, head coach of Mumbai City, attends a post-match press conference. With the wins, the Islanders leapfrog Odisha FC to 6th place (36 points) and claim the final ISL 2024-25 play-off spot.
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