Kolkata, Sunday, 22 February 2026: Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Chennaiyin FC will face one another of their Indian Super League 2025-26 fixture on the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) on Monday, 23 February 2026. The match is scheduled for a 19:30 IST kick-off and will probably be streamed stay on FanCode and telecast on Sony Sports TEN 2.
Kolkata, Sunday, 22 February 2026: Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Chennaiyin FC will face one another of their Indian Super League 2025-26 fixture on the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) on Monday, 23 February 2026. The match is scheduled for a 19:30 IST kick-off and will probably be streamed stay on FanCode and telecast on Sony Sports TEN 2.
The two sides had contrasting begins to their campaigns. Mohun Bagan SG opened their season with a cushty 3-0 victory over Kerala Blasters within the season opener, whereas Chennaiyin suffered a slim one-goal defeat to Mumbai City away from dwelling.
Speaking forward of their second match, Mohun Bagan SG head coach Sergio Lobera mentioned, “Starting the season with a win was crucial, but the objective now is absolute consistency. It is vital that we make our home ground a difficult place for any team to visit. That’s our primary goal this season.”
Chennaiyin FC, who’ve assembled a reasonably new-look squad, are steadily transitioning into Clifford Miranda’s newly carried out strategy.
Speaking forward of his second consecutive away fixture as Chennaiyin FC head coach, Miranda mentioned, “Mohun Bagan are one of the best clubs in the country in terms of resources and professionalism. But football is played in the moment, and it is fluid. They are under a different coach now, they play in a different way, and there are no secrets in modern football. Apart from knowing that they are fantastic players, there is no real advantage for us. What will matter is how we perform on the pitch.”
In the 2024-25 season, Mohun Bagan secured a 1-0 victory at dwelling on this fixture courtesy of an 86th-minute objective from Jason Cummings. A season earlier, nonetheless, Chennaiyin had prevailed 3-2 in a five-goal thriller. The guests will hope to attract confidence from that consequence as they give the impression of being to safe a constructive end result in what guarantees to be a demanding contest.
Analysing the opposition, Lobera added, “Chennaiyin have a new look this season. We have a fully focused squad, but the next game is always unpredictable. We want to be a positive, aggressive team, dictate the tempo, and ensure we do not drop our intensity against a very competitive Chennaiyin side from the first whistle.”
Discussing the squad’s mentality, Miranda mentioned, “The reaction of my players after the defeat has been absolutely fantastic. Even in the dressing room and in training, the attitude has been perfect. They are a perfect example of professionalism and character. After a long layoff before the season, it is not easy to come back immediately at full rhythm, but they are giving everything in difficult circumstances. At this moment, I have no complaints, only appreciation for their commitment and spirit.”
Mohun Bagan SG will goal to construct on their sturdy begin and assert themselves at dwelling, whereas Chennaiyin FC will probably be keen to reply positively after their opening setback.
