East Bengal reduced the margin in the 59th minute when Saul Crespo slammed home with a right footer but that was all they could manage during the evening.

With Habas at the helm, Mohun Bagan has witnessed a remarkable turnaround, clinching four wins in their last six outings. 

The clash, scheduled for Friday, holds significant importance as both teams are tied with six points each in Group A, with an identical goal difference of +2.