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ISL 2020-21 | Mumbai City deserved to win the League Winners Shield: Sergio Lobera

 

Mumbai City FC won the ISL Shield for the first time in the history of the league as they defeated ATK Mohun Bagan by a 2-0 scoreline in the final match of the league stage.

With this win, the Islanders not only won the Shield but they also booked their place in the AFC Champions League 2022 Group stage. As a result, they will become the second Indian club after FC Goa to play in the ACL.

Mumbai City head coach Sergio Lobera seemed elated with the win.

“I am very happy because Mumbai City and City Football Group (CFG) gave us all everything and now is the moment to enjoy and analyse the things we achieved. I think my players deserved to win this trophy and finally, hopefully, we can achieve another one,” Lobera said.

Lobera also thanked the City Football Group (CFG) for backing the club and he said that he is proud to be associated with them.

“We have a big challenge. When I came here, I knew this is a big project. We have done everything to achieve our target and finally, we are champions. It is amazing for us and the club. Working as a coach with the City Football Group is the best thing to have happened. There are a lot of people with knowledge behind us to achieve our targets. It means a lot and playing in the AFC Champions League is a big thing for us.”

The former Las Palamas manager now has his eyes firmly set on the ISL Trophy. He reiterated the importance of remaining focused and mentioned that his players shouldn’t get complacent after winning the the Shield.

“The season is not over. We have to continue being ambitious but now we have to enjoy the play-offs. We want to win the trophy.

“At this moment, every team is a difficult team. We have to be careful. It is (FC Goa) going to be a very good game against a good team and hopefully, we will win the semi-final,” said Lobera.

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