Bengaluru FC defeat SC Delhi 3-2 in ISL season opener

Bengaluru FC opened their 2026-27 Indian Super League (ISL) campaign with a 3-2 comeback victory against Sporting Club Delhi at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.

Debutant Borja Martínez scored twice for Bengaluru, finding the net in the 22nd and 75th minutes. SC Delhi initially took a 2-1 lead into halftime following an equalizer by Rodriguinho and an own goal by Bengaluru defender Menno Koch. However, Koch redeemed himself in the 89th minute, heading in a cross from substitute Soham Varshneya to secure the win.

In other ISL action, FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC played to a 1-1 draw at Fatorda Stadium, with goals from Irfan Yadwad and Chiki.