How to Watch NorthEast United vs Diamond Harbour FC? TV Channels and Streaming Info

After 36 league stage games, six knockout fixtures, the defending champions of the Durand Cup, NorthEast United, will battle against Diamond Harbour FC in the grand finale of the oldest tournament in Asia and fifth fifth-oldest national football competition in the world. The Highlanders will travel to the City of Joy to face off newbies of Indian Football in what will be their second consecutive final.

The Highlanders have done an extremely well job to come all the way to the final once again after winning the title last season. They are just one win away from becoming back-to-back champions, a feat which has only been accomplished by two giants of Indian Football, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal. NorthEast United edged past Shillong Lajong in the semi-final. Redeem Tlang's first-half screamer was enough for them to beat Shillong Lajong 1-0 and book a place in the final of the 134th edition of the Durand Cup. NorthEast had beaten Lajong 3-0 at the same venue in the semifinal in 2024.

They created more chances in the second half. NorthEast United used their experience to hold on to their slender lead until the end of regulation time and six added minutes to book their spot in their straight finals. Alaaeddine Ajaraie will be the key player in this match. He is the tournament's leading goalscorer with seven goals and will be pivotal in their quest for glory. Along with Ajaraie, goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh, whose heroics last season helped them win the trophy and captain Zabaco will be key for their success. Apart from the players, Juan Pedro Benali has been the manager who has helped NorthEast United grow. He helped the team reach the 2023 Durand Cup semi-finals, became champions the following year, reached the 2024-25 ISL Playoffs, and now the Durand Cup finals again.

Now and then, football reminds us that no team is weak and throws up a story that feels straight out of a movie. This season, that script belongs to Diamond Harbour Football Club - a side that was not even in the Indian football circuit till 2020 are now just 90 minutes away from winning the Durand Cup. Diamond Harbour was founded in 2020, and they were cleared by the IFA (Indian Football Association) to be a part of the Calcutta Football League in 2022. They began as a district team backed by Trinamool Congress leader and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee. The club has big dreams, and they have wasted no time climbing the Indian football ladder.

They started with I-League 3, then conquered I-League 2, and will now feature in the I-League - India's second-tier league. For a team that started playing competitive football three years ago, this is a fairytale story. To add to this story, they faced East Bengal in the semi-finals, who were coming into the match after beating Mohun Bagan Super Giant, and were the clear favourites for the Durand Cup. But, Diamond Harbour had other plans; they knocked out East Bengal in a 2-1 semi-final shocker, with former East Bengal players Mirshad Michu and Joby Justin delivering the heartbreak. East Bengal had the possession and shots, while Diamond Harbour came up with goals. Sometimes in football, the stats don't matter because goals win you matches. For them, next up is NorthEast United in the final. If they win that, they will go from district debutants to national cup winners in the space of three years, and whether you support them or not, you can't help but admit that this is what football romantics live for.

Where to Watch NorthEast United vs Diamond Harbour - Live Streams & TV Channels

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NorthEast United vs Diamond Harbour Predicted Lineups

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NorthEast United Predicted Lineup

Gurmeet; Redeem, Zabaco, Asheer, Samte; Maya, Chema, Andy; Jithin, Rinzuala, Ajaraie

Diamond Harbour Predicted Lineup

Mirshad; Ajith Kumar, Ruatkima, Kortazar, Mandi; Paul, Liansanga, Samuel; Justin, Majcen, Hali Charan

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