Bagan’s supremacy was built on strong defense, a strong home, and an idealistic Molina.
• Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) secures second consecutive ISL title and the first team to defend the League Shield.
• MBSG also broke the 50-point mark in ISL history with a 1-0 win against Odisha FC.
• The team’s 16th victory of the season, the most by any team in ISL history, led to a 52-point mark from 22 matches.
• MBSG’s victory is a special achievement for head coach Jose Francisco Molina, who has triumphed with every team he has managed.
• MBSG’s success is attributed to the team’s collective effort, including the support of the owner, management, coaching staff, and players.
• MBSG has set several records, including most home wins in a season, minutes without conceding a goal, and most points.
• Despite initial criticisms, MBSG has managed to register 15 clean sheets and concede only 16 goals in 24 matches, making it the team to beat.
• Vishal Kaith has reached the milestone of 50 clean sheets in the ISL, making him the first goalkeeper in the league’s history to reach this milestone.
• MBSG’s defensive solidity has helped build a potent attack, which has netted 47 goals so far.
• The team’s impressive run is built on being unbeaten at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan and has won 11 of its 12 home matches.
• The club’s victory is a tribute to the hard work put on by the players, the captain, and each of the support staff.