Mumbai City FC (MCFC) manager Sergio Lobera has claimed that today’s Indian Super League semi-final first leg with his former club FC Goa will be a special game.

Lobera, 44, who took over the reins at MCFC this season, was sacked as FC Goa coach midway through the last edition. Under his stewardship, MCFC finished table-toppers (40 points from 20 games) and claimed the League Winners Shield after a 2-0 win over ATK Mohun Bagan last month. They also secured a place in next year’s Asian Champions League group stage.