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Capable of playing as a striker or on either wing, Bertomeu brings with him a strong competitive background across Europe and Asia, having featured in Spain’s domestic circuit and in leagues abroad, including stints in Hong Kong and Indonesia. Known for his direct running, sharp movement in the final third and high-intensity style of play, the Spaniard is expected to provide the Blasters with added firepower and depth in attack.

Bertomeu began his football journey in Spain and has represented clubs such as Gimnàstic de Tarragona, CF Pobla de Mafumet, CF Ascó, CF Peralada, and AE Prat, gaining valuable experience across different levels of Spanish football. In recent seasons, he has also played in Asia, featuring for Eastern FC in the Hong Kong Premier League, followed by a spell with Gresik United FC in Indonesia, where he continued to grow as a modern attacking player.

Kerala Blasters FC CEO, Abhik Chatterjee said, “We are delighted to welcome Victor to Kerala Blasters FC. He is a versatile attacking player who brings energy, experience and a strong work ethic to our squad. We believe he will be a valuable addition to the group as we continue to build a competitive team for the season ahead.”

The Blasters began their campaign with a gritty 1–0 victory over Rajasthan United, showing both resilience and composure after a long break from competitive action. They now turn their focus to Sporting Club Delhi, who will be eager to bounce back following a 4–1 loss to Mumbai City in their opening fixture.

Head Coach David Català on the team’s preparation: “The win against Rajasthan was important, but it’s just the start. We’ve made a good beginning, and now it’s about keeping that same energy and focus. Our players are motivated and have a strong mindset to win this match. Sporting Club Delhi are a young, energetic side with talented players. They’ll be hungry to respond after their first result, so we must stay concentrated, respect their strengths, and impose our style of play from the beginning.”

Sporting Club Delhi, formerly Hyderabad FC, are adjusting to their new identity and management under head coach Tomasz Tchórz. Despite their opening-day defeat to Mumbai City, they showed glimpses of attacking potential, highlighted by a penalty goal from Andrei Alba.

Kerala Blasters’ victory over Rajasthan United came through a well-taken goal by Koldo Obieta, assisted perfectly by Juan Rodríguez. The new striker’s goal in his debut match was an encouraging sign, boosting the team’s attacking confidence.

With momentum on their side, focus renewed, and ambitions high, Kerala Blasters are determined to deliver another strong performance and make a statement against Sporting Club Delhi at Bambolim.

The Rajasthan United vs Kerala Blasters clash kicks off at 16:30 IST at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim and will be streamed live on the Indian Football YouTube channel. Later, Bengaluru FC take on Mohammedan Sporting at 19:30 IST at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, with live coverage on Star Sports Khel and streaming on JioHotstar.

Rajasthan United Eye Upset Against Kerala Blasters

Rajasthan United, led once again by head coach Vikrant Sharma, open their campaign against Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters. Sharma, who guided the club to I-League promotion in 2021–22, is optimistic about causing an upset.

“Kerala Blasters are an experienced ISL team, but once we step on the pitch, it’s 11 versus 11,” said Sharma. “Upsets have happened before — there’s no reason we can’t make it happen again, maybe even go a step further.”

Goalkeeper Bhabindra Malla Thakuri echoed his coach’s belief:
“This is a big opportunity for every player to perform on a big stage. We’re fully motivated, focused, and ready to execute our plan.”

Meanwhile, Kerala Blasters head coach David Català said his side is ready after a month of preparation.
“The first matches are never easy, but we’ve been training well and want to start strong,” said Català. “Rajasthan are tough to break down — they press high and defend compactly, so we’ll need to stay sharp and play with the right attitude.”

Midfielder Adrián Luna stressed the importance of a strong start:
“It’s a short tournament, so getting three points in the first game is crucial. We’ll try to play attacking, vertical football while adapting to the conditions.”

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Bengaluru FC Face Mohammedan Sporting Test

In the evening fixture, former champions Bengaluru FC take on Mohammedan Sporting at Fatorda. The fixture brings back memories of last season, when Mohammedan were one of the few teams to beat Bengaluru at home.

Head coach Gerard Zaragoza said his side will take a more direct approach this time.
“We want to play faster football — move the ball forward quickly and attack with fewer passes,” said Zaragoza. “Last season we were solid defensively, but needed more creativity and better finishing. That’s been our main focus in pre-season.”

Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu added:
“It feels great to be back in competitive action. We’ve trained well and are focused on finding our rhythm quickly. The goal is to stay fit and improve with every game.”

Mohammedan Sporting, coached by Mehrajuddin Wadoo, are relishing the challenge.
“Bengaluru are a strong and experienced side, but these are the matches you look forward to,” said Wadoo. “We’ll play our football, work hard, and stay disciplined. Results can vary, but performance and effort matter most.”

Defender Sajad Hussain Parray said the team is ready for the challenge:
“We’re a young, energetic squad and eager to prove ourselves. Facing a team like Bengaluru is a big test, but also a great opportunity.”