Real Kashmir FC moved to within two points of the top of I-League 2024-25 with a hard-fought 2-1 win over relegation-battling Aizawl FC at the TRC Turf Ground in Srinagar on Sunday.
Mohun Bagan thus ended their time in the I-League with a title win as their merger with ATK means that they will be playing in the ISL from the next season.
While Mohun Bagan will come closer to their second I-League title with a win on Tuesday, Aizawl are fighting relegation at the business end of the league.
Kashmir defeated Aizawl 2-0 at the latter's backyard in the first leg match and will be playing the second of their five consecutive home games in I-League.
Aizawl FC dominated possession in the first half but lacked inspiration upfront. TRAU struggled to pose a threat and were lucky not to go behind.
It has been a disappointing season for Aizawl FC in I-League, who have notched the joint-fewest wins with only two so far.
East Bengal will be without the services of Marcos Jimenez De La Espada, who was sent off in the dying seconds during their defeat to Indian Arrows.
Set to play Real Kashmir for the first time this season, Aizawl FC will be hoping to find their scoring boots to collect full points on Saturday.
TRAU FC moved to third on the I-League points table following a thrilling 2-1 win at home over former champions Aizawl FC here on Saturday.
Aizawl FC, who are currently placed sixth on the table with six points from six games, have drawn all their previous three matches.
