After a long hiatus, Mohun Bagan is back on the pitch. Just some simple drilling and PT on the first day session under the supervision of Bastab Roy. More or less, the full squad except Dimi and Alberto were present. However, Lobera is expected to join with his new deputy by Thursday or Friday. By then, let’s keep a close eye on the proceedings of the ISL saga and new (?) recruitments of our team.
Mohun Bagan’s new head coach is Spanish tactician Sergio Lobera, appointed in late November 2025; he is a two‑time ISL title winner known for an attacking, possession‑based style and prior success with FC Goa and Mumbai City FC.
Lobera was named the current ISL Champion’s head coach to replace José Molina and began work with the squad immediately.
Lobera is a Spanish coach with experience in European youth systems (including FC Barcelona’s youth setup) and an extensive record in Indian football, having managed FC Goa and Mumbai City FC before joining Mohun Bagan.
He left Odisha FC earlier in 2025 and returned to the ISL stage with Mohun Bagan.
Lobera has won the Indian Super League (ISL) title twice and secured League Shield honours during his stints in India, establishing him as one of the most successful foreign coaches in the competition’s history. His teams have consistently finished at or near the top of the table, combining high goal‑scoring records with strong possession metrics.
He is credited with implementing an attacking, high‑pressing system and developing Indian talent into key first‑team contributors.
Lobera favors possession‑oriented, attacking football with quick transitions and positional play; his sides are known for creating high-quality chances and controlling matches through ball retention.
He has a track record of improving forwards and midfielders, helping them adapt to a more technical, possession‑based approach.
The supporters can expect a tactical reset focused on regaining consistency and attacking fluency as Lobera integrates his methods with existing stars like Jamie Maclaren and Jason Cummings.
We wish him all the best.
Mohun Bagan has won the 125th Version of IFA Shield after a penalty shootout. Bagan win the tie breaker by 5-4.
Mohun Bagan started with a defensive strategy.
In the first minute EB tested Bagan defense from a move from the left. Bose cleared the ball.
In the 4th minute another EB attack saw a quick counter attack by Bagan and Anwar blocked Liston to foil the move.
In the 7th minute Bose was fouled.
Bagan got another opportunity in the 8th minute but Jamie shot was foiled by Gill.
In the 15th minute Bagan got another opportunity, but Sahal shot went wide.
Vishal foiled a Mahesh attempt in the 19th minute.
Apuia was fouled by Manesh in 21st minute but referee didn’t bother to book Mahesh.
Another opportunity was missed in 23rd minute by Alberto.
Another chance was missed in 25th minute.
Alberto handled the ball in 27th min inside EB box and another opportunity was wasted.
Bagan won a penalty as Anwar gouled Jamie inside the box after a brilliant through from Sahal went for Jamie. But then, Jason hit the ball above the crossbar.
Bagan conceded a goal in 36th minute – a Nahesh cross from left hit Tom, and deflected and Ahadad scored.
This was followed by two back to back opportunities by EB, and Bagan was lucky that the lead did not increase.
Apuia scored in added time. Sahal got into the box, placed gor Liston whose touch went to Apuia and Apuia’s powerful shot led to the equalizer.
Alberto was booked in 48th minute after a Mahesh play acting.
In 54th munute Anwar foiled another Bagan move
60′ saw Robson replacing Jason.
In 62nd minute Sahal was fouled outside box and Nunga got booked.
In 69th minute, Sahal was fouled and was bleeding. The coach brought this to referee’s attention and the referee booked the coach.
Another Bagan opportunity was foiled by EB defense in 74th minute.
82nd minute saw Deepak replacing Thapa.
At the dying moment a Mehtab header was saved by Gill. The referee , instead of giving a corner, whistled to end the regular time and the match went to extra time.
Manvir replaced injured Sahal at the beginning of extra time.
Robson got booked at the beginning of extra time.
95th min saw Mahesh stamping on Apuia, this was the second instance when referee was soft on Mahesh who might have got his second red card by that time.
At the dying moment of first half of extra time, Bagan missed another opportunityas Jamie was blocked.
Dimitri substituted Jamie in the beginning of second half of extra time.
For the next 15 minutes Bagan reigned over EB but failed to score. Match went to tie breaker.
Tie breaker saw the following
| Miguel – Goal | Robson – Goal |
| Sibille – Goal | Manvir – Goal |
| Mahesh – Goal | Liston – Goal |
| Jay – Saved | Dimitri – Goal |
| Hiroshi – Goal | Mehtab – Goal |