ISL 2024-25: A look at key takeaways and star performers from the knockout fixtures

Bengaluru FC and Jamshedpur FC booked their place in the semi-finals of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 playoffs after recording impressive wins in their respective knockout fixtures.

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The Blues put Mumbai City FC to the sword with a 5-0 victory before the Men of Steel produced a fine away performance to see off North East United FC in Shillong.

Khalid Jamil's men will now take on Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the semi-final while Bengaluru FC will face FC Goa.

As the season quickly transitions into the next round, here's a look at some key talking points from the two Knockout fixtures

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Gerard Zaragoza's team turned on the style as they thumped defending ISL Cup winners Mumbai City FC 5-0 at the Sree Kanteerava stadium in the first Knockout match.

It was the biggest margin of victory by any side in an ISL Playoffs game; in fact, it was just the second time a side has scored five or more goals in this phase of the competition with both these instances coming against Mumbai City FC (FC Goa's 5-1 win in 2018-19).

The triumph was also the first time Bengaluru FC have scored five goals in an ISL game; in fact, it's also the first time Mumbai City FC have conceded four or more goals under Petr Kratky in the ISL.

There were more records that were set on the night, albeit on an individual front for the Blues.