Bashundhara Kings vs East Bengal LIVE score, AFC Challenge League 2024-25: Red and Gold Brigade eye first win as Bruzon faces familiar faces

Kolkata giants East Bengal will face Bashundhara Kings in the Group D encounter of the AFC Challenge League 2024-25.

The match will be held at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 28, 2024, at 00:30 IST.

Bashundhara Kings, the champions of Bangladesh, will be making their debut in the AFC Challenge League, while East Bengal will be playing in the competition for the second time.

The Red and Gold Brigade will be looking to win their first match in the competition after losing their opening match to Gokulam Kerala FC 2-1.

East Bengal will be boosted by the return of Spanish forward Antonio Perozo, who missed the first match due to injury.

Another player to watch out for is Cleiton Silva, who scored the only goal for East Bengal in their defeat to Gokulam Kerala FC.

Bashundhara Kings will be led by their captain, Haitian international Bicou Bissainthe, who is a key player for the Bangladeshi champions.

The match between Bashundhara Kings and East Bengal is expected to be a close encounter, and both teams will be looking to secure a win to boost their chances of progressing to the next round.