Alejandro Menendez has enjoyed 100 per cent success when it comes to the biggest match of Kolkata and Indian football.
The East Bengal boss had unfortunately missed out on the I-League title by a whisker last season but his record against Mohun Bagan has been impeccable.
The situation wasn’t ideal for the Spanish manager when East Bengal met their arch-rivals in the first phase of the I-League on December 16 last year. The Red and Golds were under immense pressure after dropping nine points in the first six matches.
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East Bengal had to win the match against Mohun Bagan and also move up the league table in order to stand a chance to fight for the I-League title.