Lallinzuala chhangte

Mumbai City FC: Pep Muñoz made one change to the starting XI from the game against East Bengal, with Fanai replacing Suresh in midfield.

The opening 20 minutes of the first half were intense, with Mumbai City FC coming closest to breaking the deadlock. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu produced a crucial save after a cross from the left flank found Valpuia at the far post.

In the 38th minute, Bengaluru FC came close through Ryan Williams, who guided a deep cross from Ashique just wide of the target. With both teams locked in a tense battle, the game headed into the break level at 0-0.