The 2024-25 Indian Super League season kicked off with a thrilling 2-2 draw between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mumbai City FC on September 13, 2024. In a match that lived up to its billing as a clash of titans, both teams shared the points in an entertaining opener. Mumbai City FC stunned the home crowd by taking an early lead, but Mohun Bagan responded brilliantly to equalize before halftime. The second half saw Mohun Bagan seize the initiative and take a 2-1 lead, sending their fans into raptures. However, Mumbai City displayed great character to fight back and snatch a late equalizer, ensuring the points were shared. The match was a fantastic advertisement for the ISL, featuring end-to-end action, quality goals, and dramatic momentum shifts. Both managers would have been pleased with their teams' attacking intent but perhaps concerned with defensive lapses in this early-season fixture.