Mohun Bagan Super Giant: Chennaiyin FC fell to an away-day defeat in their second Indian Super League 2026 match, going down 2-0 against Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Head coach Clifford Miranda retained the same starting XI from the previous outing, placing his trust in continuity as the Marina Machans looked to build early–season rhythm. Mohammad Nawaz started in goal behind a defensive pairing of Elsinho and Pritam Kotal, while Mohammed Ali Bemammer and Lalrinliana Hnamte provided the shield in midfield. Further forward, Alberto Noguera and Inigo Martin were tasked with supplying the creative spark and decisive edge in attack.
Chennaiyin began with discipline, absorbing early pressure through compact, organised defending. Nawaz was called into action in the 20th minute, getting down sharply to parry a driven effort from distance, before Noguera briefly threatened at the other end after a patient CFC build-up, though the move ultimately fizzled out. A setback followed just past the half-hour mark when Nawaz was forced off after an injury, with Samik Mitra stepping in and settling quickly, comfortably gathering a long-range attempt minutes later.
