Thrilling Clash in Super Cup: Mumbai City FC Falls to Kerala Blasters in Intense Battle

On November 6, 2025, Mumbai City FC faced Kerala Blasters in a high-stakes Super Cup Group D match that captivated football fans across India. The match, held at Mumbai's home ground, saw Kerala Blasters secure a 2-1 victory over the hosts, intensifying their lead in the group standings.

The game started with both teams displaying tactical discipline and focused defensive play. Kerala Blasters, currently topping the group, utilized a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring key players such as Nora Fernandes in goal and Tiago Alves leading the attack. Mumbai City FC, sitting third, put up a resilient fight but were unable to break through the well-organized Blasters defense effectively.

Kerala Blasters struck first, taking advantage of a momentary lapse in Mumbai City's backline to open the score. Despite Mumbai City's valiant attempts to equalize, including aggressive attacks and pressing, Kerala Blasters doubled their lead before halftime. The home side managed to pull one goal back in the second half, but that proved insufficient to alter the outcome.

This victory reinforces Kerala Blasters' position at the top of Group D and signals their strong form, having scored in six consecutive matches. Meanwhile, Mumbai City FC struggles to maintain dominance at home against Kerala Blasters, with their last three encounters at home not yielding a win against this opponent.

Historically, the rivalry between these two clubs is balanced but competitive: across 22 meetings, Mumbai City leads slightly with 10 wins to Kerala Blasters' 7, with 6 draws. Mumbai City’s goal difference advantage (34-20) also reflects their historical edge, although recent encounters have been keenly contested.

This result adds excitement to the Super Cup's progression, highlighting Kerala Blasters as a formidable contender for the title this season. Fans are eagerly anticipating their next encounters as the tournament progresses.