Mumbai City FC emerged victorious against East Bengal FC in a thrilling football encounter. Iker Guarrotxena, making his debut start, sealed the win for Mumbai with a well-placed finish in the bottom right corner, assisted by Noguera. Mumbai dominated the first half, maintaining a high press and constantly attacking East Bengal’s goal. Despite a better performance from East Bengal in the second half, Mumbai’s control of the game proved decisive. Akash Mishra’s risky tackle earned him a yellow card, while Mumbai’s relentless attacks kept the pressure on East Bengal. Despite several missed opportunities from both sides, Mumbai’s solid defense and efficient offense secured them a well-deserved victory. The match ended with Mumbai City FC defeating East Bengal FC 1-0.