Mohun Bagan SG begin their Durand Cup 2026 campaign on a winning noteMohun Bagan SG were able to get their 2026 Durand Cup campaign off to a stellar start with a gritty 1-0 win over East Bengal at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata on Saturday (25 July 2026). !East Bengal FC 0-1 Mohun Bagan SGSahal Abdul Samad's 52nd goal proves to be the difference as Mohun Bagan SG edge past East Bengal to begin their Durand Cup 2026 campaign with a victory in the Kolkata Derby.#IndianFootball #DurandCup #EBFCMBSG pic.twitter.com/AbXGigx7xJ — Khel Now (@KhelNow) July 25, 2026Here, we look at five talking points from Mohun Bagan SG’s win over East Bengal in the 2026 Durand Cup opener. Mohun Bagan had to endure a lot of attacking move from their rivals, especially after taking the lead in the second half. Sahal Abdul Samad impresses under Panagiotis DilmperisSahal Abdul Samad was arguably the biggest positive for Mohun Bagan in their 1-0 win over East Bengal in the 2026 Durand Cup opener. Mohun Bagan SG defeated East Bengal FC with a scoreline of 1-0 in the opener.