Overview
- East Bengal beat Punjab FC 3-1 as Mohamad Basim Rashid, Kevin Sibille and captain Saul Crespo scored, with Daniel Ramirez replying from the spot for Punjab.
- East Bengal head coach Óscar Bruzón was sent off for dissent at half-time after Sibille restored the lead in first-half stoppage time.
- FC Goa defeated Mumbai City FC 2-1 despite playing the full match a man down after captain Iker Guarrotxena was sent off in the tunnel before kick-off.
- Brison Fernandes and David Timor put Goa 2-0 up before the break, Brandon Fernandes pulled one back, and Mumbai later missed a penalty through Lallianzuala Chhangte.
- The final at Fatorda pairs 2024 winners East Bengal with defending champions Goa, with the trophy offering a route toward AFC Champions League Two qualification.