League winners

The Mohun Bagan Super Giant: Mohun Bagan Super Giant have etched their name in the Indian Super League (ISL) history books, becoming the first-ever team to successfully defend their League Winners’ Shield.

The Mariners, under the astute leadership of head coach Jose Molina, have amassed 52 points with two games still to play, asserting their dominance in the 2024-25 season. Their remarkable campaign has been marked by several record-breaking feats – the first team to surpass 50 points in a single ISL season, the most wins (16) in a campaign, and a defensive masterclass that has seen them register 14 clean sheets, a new league benchmark.

“16 wins - it has been amazing. I am really grateful to everybody and, of course, to the fans. Our goal is to make the fans happy and today they are the happiest fans around the world. The support of the owner and management is really important for the coach. To win a trophy, you need to be a team. It’s not only about having 11 players, everybody has to feel important inside the team,” Molina remarked after their 1-0 victory against Odisha FC on Sunday.