In a thrilling Indian Super League (ISL) match on April 16, 2025, East Bengal FC displayed incredible tenacity, coming from behind three times to secure a 3-3 draw against Bengaluru FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The Red and Gold Brigade faced a challenging situation after Miguel Ferreira was shown a straight red card in the first half, reducing them to ten men. Despite this setback, East Bengal managed to equalize three times, with Anwar Ali, Saul Crespo, and Anton Søjberg each finding the net. Crespo's performance earned him the Player of the Match award. Bengaluru FC initially took the lead with goals from Ashique Kuruniyan, Suresh Singh Wangjam, and Ryan Williams, but East Bengal's resilience allowed them to claim a valuable point. This result leaves both teams with 15 points, with East Bengal positioned third on goal difference after eight matches, while Bengaluru sits fourth, having played one more game.