The reigning champions have been drawn into a competitive Group B, featuring Durand Cup winners NorthEast United FC and I-League champions Inter Kashi, alongside their opening-day opponents Jamshedpur. It is a balanced group that promises high-quality encounters, with all of FC Goa\u2019s fixtures taking place in Fatorda, while parallel matches from other groups unfold in both Fatorda and Bambolim.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For Manolo Marquez\u2019s men, this tournament offers a return to familiar surroundings after a demanding spell in the AFC Champions League Two, where they have completed the first half of the group stage with three matches played and three more still to come. That experience, combined with a productive pre-season, means the Gaurs arrive sharper and more battle-hardened than most Indian sides, many of whom are returning to action after a long off-season since April.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Playing at Fatorda once again offers the Gaurs not only home comfort but also the passionate backing of their supporters, a factor that has consistently lifted their performances in key moments. Marquez\u2019s philosophy of structured possession, quick transitions, and collective discipline will be central as his side seeks to make a winning start.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For Manolo Marquez\u2019s men, this tournament offers a return to familiar surroundings after a demanding spell in the AFC Champions League Two, where they have completed the first half of the group stage with three matches played and three more still to come. That experience, combined with a productive pre-season, means the Gaurs arrive sharper and more battle-hardened than most Indian sides, many of whom are returning to action after a long off-season since April.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As the champions step out under the lights at Fatorda, their mission is clear: begin their Super Cup defence with intent, harness home advantage, and build momentum for the demanding weeks ahead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n