ATKMB vs BFC: Twitter erupts as ATK Mohun Bagan crowned ISL champions for first time

ATK Mohun Bagan defeated Bengaluru FC in a thrilling final to lift their maiden Indian Super League title. The Kolkata giants got the better of BFC in a gruelling penalty shootout at the Fatorda Stadium on Saturday. In a surprising announcement, owner Sanjiv Goenka has declared from next season the team will be called the Mohun Bagan Super Giants.

Dimitri Petratos scored a brace for the Greens and Maroons while Sunil Chhetri and Roy Krishna were on target for the Blues. ATKMB converted all of their spot kicks while for BFC Pablo Perez and Bruno Ramires missed their respective penalties which handed the title over to ATKMB.

Social media has erupted with various reactions.

Win or lose, we'll always stand by our team. Here's to a great season and an even better one to come.
Bengaluru FC Forever 💙#ATKMBBFC #WeAreBFC #NowWeAreHere #HeroISL

— Ananthi Shrinivasan (@ananthiShriniv1)

KITE Kaith saves the ISL ✅ life line for ATK Mohun Bagan! CHAMPION VISHAL KAITH! pic.twitter.com/XNPCLvQeON

— ISL தமிழ் Memes (@TheISLtamil)

ATK Mohun Bagan are Indian Super League CHAMPIONS for the first time ever! 🇮🇳🏆 #IndianFootball #SFtbl pic.twitter.com/FF94zOtZbw

— Sevens Football (@sevensftbl)

Simon after being robbed a trophy by the refferee:

"I have asked my players to sit there and watch ATK Mohun Bagan celebrate
Because they should feel the pinch and come next year we should be the one celebrating"

A certain someone would have walked out 5 times

Mentality 💯

— Dhruvit (@dhruvit_)

ISL 2022-23 CHAMPIONS 🏆

ATK Mohun Bagan defeats Bengaluru FC on penalties by 4-3 and wins their 1st ever ISL Title after merger. Congratulations Mariners 💚❤#ISL #ATKMohunBagan #HeroISLFinal #BengaluruFC #ATKMBBFC #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/X4Kf88glQr

— Football Gyani (@FootballGyani)

BFC was really robbed today🥲
And i just wanted the same... They need to feel the pain man... Now they can't utter a word about refrees.. Just cry cry cry#ISL #BengaluruFC #ATKMohunBagan

— Abdul Rahiman Masood (@abdulrahmanmash)

From getting knocked-out from Durand Cup group stage to winning The ISL Trophy. What a journey it has been for ATK Mohun Bagan FC.
Congrats Mariners ❤💚#ISL #HeroISLFinal #ATKMBBFC #ATKMohunBagan #BengaluruFC #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/gjZmWCpzqi

— Ali Mehdi (@ItsAliMehdy)