Kolkata, May 21 -- East Bengal FC were crowned 2025-26 Indian Super League champions on Thursday night here at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan after edging Mohun Bagan Super Giant on goal difference in a breathtaking final-day finish.
With no playoffs or knockout stage in this revised ISL format, the league table alone determined the champions, and East Bengal survived a tense night to finish level on points with their Kolkata rivals before claiming the title through a superior goal difference.
East Bengal faced an immediate championship scare after Alfred Planas struck in the 14th minute to hand Inter Kashi FC an early lead and briefly swing the title race away from Oscar Bruzon's side.
The Red-and-Gold brigade entered the final day of th...