Reigning champions NorthEast United FC will take on Diamond Harbour FC in the Durand Cup 2025 final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata today.
NorthEast United, winners of last year’s tournament, are seeking to defend their title. The Highlanders advanced to the final after topping their group, defeating Bodoland FC 4-0 in the quarter-finals, and narrowly overcoming Shillong Lajong in the semi-finals. Moroccan striker Alaaeddine Ajaraie leads their offensive efforts with seven goals, while captain Míchel Zabaco and coach Juan Pedro Benali have guided a well-balanced squad that has scored 12 goals and conceded four.
Diamond Harbour FC, making their debut in a major Indian football tournament, have emerged as the season’s surprise package. The Kolkata-based club qualified as group runners-up before defeating Jamshedpur FC in the quarter-finals and securing a 2-1 victory over East Bengal in the semi-finals. Key contributors to their attack include Brazilian Clayton Silva and Slovenian Luka Majcen, each with four goals.
The final promises a competitive encounter, with NorthEast United aiming for consecutive titles and Diamond Harbour FC seeking their inaugural triumph, while enjoying the advantage of playing in their home city. The match is scheduled to kick off at 5:30 PM IST and will be available for live streaming on SonyLiv, as well as on Sony TEN 2 / Sony TEN 2 HD for live telecast.
