The 2021–22 season was India's

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's ninth season as a club since its establishment in 2013. The Blues participated in

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and finished sixth in their fifth

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season. All domestic league games of Bengaluru were held behind closed doors at

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due to

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Background

Transfers

During the month of June, Bengaluru FC announced the contract extensions of

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and Suresh Singh Wangjam. Chhetri extended his stay at the club for another two years and Suresh for three years. On 2 July Bengaluru FC announced that Gabonese defender Yrondu Musavu-King signed a two-year extension with the club. On 29 June Bengaluru FC announced signing of midfielder Rohit Kumar on a two-year deal. On 6 July Bengaluru FC announced signing of defender

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from Brazilian club

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on a two-year loan. On 12 July Bengaluru FC announced signing of defender Sarthak Golui on a two-year deal. At the end of the 2020–21 season defender

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and midfielders

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and Harmanjot Khabra parted ways with the club. On 28 June Bengaluru FC announced release of Spanish defender Juanan on mutual consent.

In

Loan In

Out

Preseason

Competitions

Overview

Indian Super League

Summary

League table

Result summary

Results by round

Matches

AFC Cup

Qualifying play-offs

;Play-off round Due to the

Play-off round between Bengaluru FC and Eagles FC scheduled for May 2021 postponed to 15 August 2021.

Group stage

Durand Cup

;Group stage ;Knockout stage

Management

:''As of 26 April 2022''

Player statistics

Appearances and goals

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Goal scorers

Source
soccerway
br/> Updated: 24 April 2021

Clean sheets

Source
soccerway
br/> Updated: 26 April 2022

Disciplinary record

Source
soccerway
br/> Updated: 28 August 2021

References

Notes

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