Kolkata, Feb. 19 -- On Sunday, in front of their fans at Salt Lake stadium, Mohun Bagan Super Giants can be the first team to retain the league shield of the Indian Super League (ISL). En route, they may also be the first to cross 50 points. With 24 matches per team, the competition is longer than ever before but after 21 rounds, Mohun Bagan have 49 points, one more than what they had after the 22-match league last term.
Following an early wobble when they lost 0-3 away to Bengaluru FC - the only match where they were the second-best team, according to head coach Jose Molina - squandered a two-goal lead against Mumbai City and had one win from the first three matches, Mohun Bagan have dominated the season. They moved to the top of the 13-t...