Bengaluru FC held league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a goalless draw in Gameweek 5 of the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Despite Mohun Bagan enjoying majority possession and creating numerous chances, Bengaluru produced a resolute defensive performance to become the first team this season to take points off the Mariners. Mohun Bagan remain top with 13 points, while Bengaluru move to sixth with eight points. Dimitri Petratos was adjudged Player of the Match.
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Team Setup
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date | Saturday, March 14, 2026 |
| Result | Bengaluru FC 0-0 Mohun Bagan Super Giant |
| MBSG | Top of table, 13 points, unbeaten |
| BFC | Sixth, 8 points |
Bengaluru’s Renedy Singh named an unchanged XI from their win against Mohammedan SC, with Sunil Chhetri leading the attack in a 4-3-3. Mohun Bagan’s Sergio Lobera made two changes, bringing in Tom Aldred in defence and Manvir Singh in midfield, with Jamie Maclaren spearheading the attack in a 4-3-2-1.
First Half Action
The contest began at a lively tempo with the Blues applying early pressure. Ryan Williams tested Vishal Kaith in the second minute, forcing a low save after being set up by Roshan Singh.
Mohun Bagan responded with Maclaren’s effort well saved by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu in the eighth minute, while Dimitri Petratos fired narrowly wide a minute later. The Mariners gradually settled and began dominating possession. Petratos saw another effort blocked in the 14th minute. Liston Colaco tested Gurpreet from distance in the 18th minute, and Maclaren missed the target midway through the half.
Colaco’s driving run into the penalty area in the 35th minute forced a crucial clearance from Chinglensana Singh. The first half ended goalless.
Second Half and Late Drama
Bengaluru resumed with renewed intent. Sirojiddin Kuziev tested Kaith in the 48th minute, while Alberto Rodríguez’s close-range effort was saved by Gurpreet just after the hour mark.
The hosts came closest in the 63rd minute when Chhetri found space inside the box, but his attempt was blocked by Anirudh Thapa before Subhasish Bose made another crucial interception.
Maclaren nearly found the breakthrough in the 71st minute but was denied by a timely block from Roshan. Substitute Monirul Molla tried his luck from distance in the 81st minute but sent his effort wide. Gurpreet produced an outstanding save two minutes later to deny Rodríguez’s header from close range.
Petratos saw a long-range effort drift narrowly wide, while Rodríguez missed the target from close range in the 90th minute following a corner.
Despite 23 combined shots, neither side could find the decisive goal. The final whistle confirmed a goalless draw, with Bengaluru holding the league leaders, who continued their unbeaten run.
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FAQs
What was the final score of Bengaluru FC vs Mohun Bagan?
Bengaluru FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant drew 0-0 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on March 14, 2026. Despite 23 combined shots in the match, neither side could find the decisive goal.
Why was this result significant for Bengaluru FC?
Bengaluru FC became the first team this season to take points off league leaders Mohun Bagan. Despite the Mariners enjoying majority possession and creating numerous chances, Bengaluru produced a resolute defensive performance.
Where do both teams stand in the ISL 2025-26 table?
Mohun Bagan remain at the top of the table with 13 points and their unbeaten run continues. Bengaluru FC move to sixth with eight points.
What changes did the coaches make to their starting lineups?
Bengaluru’s Renedy Singh named an unchanged XI from their win against Mohammedan Sporting Club, with Sunil Chhetri leading the attack in a 4-3-3. Mohun Bagan’s Sergio Lobera made two changes, bringing in Tom Aldred in defence and Manvir Singh in midfield, with Jamie Maclaren spearheading the attack in a 4-3-2-1.
Who was the closest to scoring in the match?
Bengaluru came closest in the 63rd minute when Chhetri found space inside the box, but his attempt was blocked by Anirudh Thapa before captain Subhasish Bose made another crucial interception to deny the follow-up effort. Gurpreet also produced an outstanding save to deny Rodríguez’s header from close range in the 83rd minute.
