Punjab FC's hopes of reaching the playoffs stage of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 were dashed as they suffered a 1-3 defeat at home to East Bengal FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday. Dimitrios Diamantakos, Naorem Mahesh Singh, and Lalchungnunga struck for the winners while Ezequiel Pulga Vidal scored the consolation goal for Punjab FC. 

The loss leaves Punjab FC in 11th place with 24 points from 21 matches, while East Bengal leapfrogged them into 10th, also on 24 points.