ISL: Mumbai face ATK MB for League Winners Shield
Updated On: 28 February, 2021 01:18 PM IST | Bambolim (Goa) | PTI
While Mumbai City held a comfortable lead at the summit in the first half of the season, an unexpected slump since January saw them relinquish their position to their rivals from Kolkata.

Kerala Blasters FC players defends a corner kick during the Indian Super League match between Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC at the GMC Stadium Bambolim, Goa. Pic/PTI
Mumbai City FC will be eyeing three points to finish at the top and grab a spot in the AFC Champions League when they clash with table-toppers ATK Mohun Bagan in the final game of the ISL league stage here on Sunday. The contest at the GMC Stadium, between two of the most consistent teams of this season, will see Mumbai City and ATK Mohun Bagan battle it out for their first League Winners Shield crown.
While Mumbai City held a comfortable lead at the summit in the first half of the season, an unexpected slump since January saw them relinquish their position to their rivals from Kolkata. With one last game to go, it's all or nothing for the Islanders. Only a win could see them grab the top spot alongside a spot in the Champions League. Anything less than three points, and that place will be taken by ATKMB. During the last meeting between the two sides, Bartholomew Ogbeche's goal proved to be the difference. However, Mumbai coach Sergio Lobera said Sunday's match will be different from the first leg. "The first leg was another game (where) we won three points but tomorrow is a final," he said.


