Archive · 24 Aug 2026
East Bengal's 4-1 Durand Cup Victory Follows Electric Derby Build-Up
More than 60,000 people went to watch a big football final at Salt Lake Stadium.
The match was between longtime rivals East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant.
East Bengal won the game 4-1.
Fans arrived many hours before the match began.
The stadium was divided between red-and-gold and green-and-maroon supporters.
Children, parents and grandparents attended together.
Many families said watching the derby had become a tradition.
Fans also enjoyed the excitement, the atmosphere and seeing Indian players take important roles.
More than 60,000 fans attended the Durand Cup final at the packed Salt Lake Stadium.
East Bengal defeated arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1 in the one-sided final.
Supporters began arriving hours early, with long queues forming outside Gate No. 5 by 4:30 p.m.
Families and fans across generations attended, reflecting the derby’s longstanding tradition.
Supporters highlighted the atmosphere, Indian players’ growing roles and the performances of players including Jamie Maclaren, Liston Colaco and Anwar Ali.
- Who
- East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant played in the final, watched by more than 60,000 supporters.
- What
- East Bengal defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1 in the Durand Cup final.
- When
- The final took place on Sunday; queues had formed by 4:30 p.m.
- Where
- Salt Lake Stadium.
- Why
- Fans attended because of the rivalry, tradition, family connections and excitement surrounding the derby.
- Competition
- Durand Cup
- Final result
- East Bengal 4-1 Mohun Bagan Super Giant
- Attendance
- More than 60,000 fans
- Venue
- Salt Lake Stadium
- Early arrival
- Long queues had formed outside Gate No. 5 by 4:30 p.m.
- Supporter colors
- East Bengal fans wore red and gold; Mohun Bagan supporters wore green and maroon
- Crowd composition
- Children, elderly supporters, families and women attended in large numbers