Overview
- The first semi-final of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 features FC Goa against Mohun Bagan SG at 4:30 p.m. in Bhubaneswar.
- FC Goa, led by coach Manolo Márquez, is two wins away from its first trophy under his tenure after defeating Gokulam Kerala FCPunjab FC in earlier rounds.
- Mohun Bagan SG, pursuing a historic domestic treble, fields a mix of academy graduates and senior players after a surprise 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters in the quarter-finals.
- The second semi-final will see Mumbai City FC and Jamshedpur FC, both yet to concede a goal in the tournament, competing for their first-ever final appearance.
- The tournament winner secures a slot in next season’s AFC Champions League Two, adding significant stakes to the competition.