The atmosphere at the football stadium was electric, with ATK Mohun Bagan supporters in the northern and eastern stands, and East Bengal FC fans to the west and the south.
Saturday's Hero Indian Super League (ISL) early-stage match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata will be played in front of an expected 60,000-plus people.
The core of any football championship-winning side is a solid defensive unit. We take a look at defenders who will fight for their team in the upcoming Indian Super League season.