Bengaluru FC started their 2024-25 Indian Super League season with a narrow 1-0 victory over East Bengal FC on September 14, 2024. A single goal was enough to separate the two rivals in a tightly contested derby match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. The game's only goal came in the first half, with Bengaluru capitalizing on a set-piece or a moment of individual brilliance to take the lead. East Bengal responded positively, enjoying long spells of possession and creating several opportunities to equalize in the second half. However, Bengaluru's defense, led by their captain, stood firm under intense pressure to preserve the clean sheet and secure the win. The result gave Bengaluru the ideal start to their campaign and early bragging rights in one of Indian football's most passionate rivalries.