Bengaluru, May 16 (IANS) Bengaluru FC signed off on their campaign in thrilling fashion, maintaining an undefeated record away from home after a gritty 2-1 victory over Chennaiyin FC. The win capped off a stellar away run for the Blues, who secured five victories and two draws from their seven matches on the road.Head coach Pep Munoz shook things up for this encounter, making a couple of notable changes to the starting XI that faced Jamshedpur FC. Youngster Soham Varshneya was handed his first-e…
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Bengaluru, May 9 (IANS) Pep Munoz signaled his intent early with a bold reshuffle of his starting XI, handing the captain’s armband to Rahul Bheke while recalling Namgyal Bhutia and Suresh Wangjam to the fold.In a tactical gamble that would eventually pay dividends, talisman Sunil Chhetri began the evening on the bench, leaving Ryan Williams to lead the line as the lone spearhead for the Blues.Though Bengaluru opened with intent, Jamshedpur FC provided the first real scare when Talal picked ou…
Bengaluru, May 4 (IANS) Bengaluru FC’s clash against Odisha FC was a tale of territorial dominance punctuated by moments of clinical opportunism and agonizing near-misses. Forced to adapt due to injuries to Ashique Kuruniyan and Nikhil Poojary, head coach Pep Muñoz handed starts to Sivasakthi Narayanan and Ricky Meetei, and the reshuffled Blues immediately took control. The opening 20 minutes was a masterclass in possession, with Bengaluru hogging over 80% of the ball, yet the breakthrough re…
Bengaluru, May 3 (IANS) Bengaluru FC take on Odisha FC in their upcoming Indian Super League match at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Monday, as they look to begin the business end of this truncated campaign on a winning note.The Blues head into the fixture on the back of a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Mumbai City FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, while the Juggernauts are yet to find their footing in the League, as they went down 0-3 to East Bengal FC, making it their fourth loss…
Bengaluru, April 25 (IANS) Pep Muñoz made one change to the starting XI from the game against East Bengal, with Fanai replacing Suresh in midfield. The opening 20 minutes of the first half were intense, with Mumbai City FC coming closest to breaking the deadlock. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu produced a crucial save after a cross from the left flank found Valpuia at the far post.In the 38th minute, Bengaluru FC came close through Ryan Williams, who guided a deep cross from Ashique just wide of the targ…
Bengaluru, April 24 (IANS) As the Indian Super League enters Gameweek 10, Bengaluru FC play host to Mumbai City FC for their final home game of the 2025-26 season in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.The Blues head into the fixture on the back of a gruelling away game at the VYBK against East Bengal FC last week, where they were held to a 3-3 draw, thanks to a last-minute equaliser by Anton Sojberg. The Islanders’ eight-game unbeaten streak cam…
Bengaluru, April 10 (IANS) The floodlights of the Kanteerava Stadium are set to illuminate a narrative of deep-rooted legacy and redemption as Bengaluru FC prepare for a high-stakes showdown against Kerala Blasters in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025-26 at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.This edition of the ISL’s most heated rivalry carries a unique weight; in a truncated season where the teams meet only once, there is no second chance for atonement. The atmosphere is further e…
Bengaluru, March 26 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) 2018-19 champions Bengaluru FC have appointed Spaniard Pep Munoz as their new head coach, with a contract running until the end of the 2026-27 season. Munoz will take charge of the first team as the club looks to continue competing at the highest level.Munoz has great experience of coaching. He has previously worked within FC Barcelona’s youth setup with Barca U19 and Barcelona B, and has also spent time in China with Qingdao Huanghai and Sh…