Pune, Oct. 22 -- Defending champions East Bengal FC will look to continue their winning start to the MG Indian Super League 2026-27 when they face Inter Kashi FC at the Balewadi Stadium on Friday.

The fixture revisits last season's title-deciding clash, when East Bengal beat Inter Kashi 2-1, with Mohammed Rashid scoring the decisive goal to secure the club's maiden title.

The Red and Gold Brigade enter the contest after a commanding 4-0 win over Churchill Brothers SC, while Inter Kashi drew 1-1 against Odisha FC. The champions face a demanding schedule,with Friday's match preceding an AFC Champions League Two fixture against Al-Seeb in Oman.

Head coach Antonio Lopez Habas confirmed that he would make limited changes while stressingthe im...