Sunday’s match will see both teams head in with an impeccable record in the tournament, having cruised through the group stages with an unblemished record.
Oscar Bruzon-coached East Bengal won all three of their matches while scoring 12 goals and conceding just one. New Moroccan recruit Hamid Ahadad, Spanish midfielder Saul Crespo and Indian winger Bipin Singh have contributed two goals each for the Red and Gold Brigade.
Meanwhile, Mohun Bagan, being helmed by stand-in coach Bastob Roy in place of Jose Molina, have scored as many as their city rivals while letting in just one more. Liston Colaco has been the standout performer for the Mariners with five goals.
Mohun Bagan are vying for their record-extending 18th Durand Cup crown while East Bengal will be looking to draw level with their bitter adversary by winning their 17th title in the historic competition.
The Durand Cup is the oldest active Cup football tournament in Asia and one of the oldest globally.
With the Indian Super League (ISL) still uncertain, both Kolkata teams will be eager to start their 2025 season on a high by winning the traditional season opener.
The winner of the Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal fixture will play the winner of the Jamshedpur FC vs Diamond Harbour FC in the semi-finals.
Shillong Lajong FC vs Indian Navy FT and Bodoland FC vs NorthEast United FC are the other two quarter-final fixtures in the 134th edition of the Durand Cup.
NorthEast are the reigning champions, having beaten Mohun Bagan in the final last year.
Where to watch Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Durand Cup 2025 live
Live streaming of the Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Durand Cup 2025 quarter-finals will be available on SonyLiv in India. The MBSG vs EBFC Kolkata Derby will be telecast live on the Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD TV channels.