At home, in front of Pele, Atletico de Kolkata go top

Brazil legend Pele was at the Salt Lake Stadium to witness live action as Atletico de Kolkata took on Kerala Blasters. (Source: Express photo by Partha Paul)

The legend alongside Nita Ambani who is the mastermind behind India's first franchise football tournament. (Source: PTI)

In the mesmerizing presence of Pele, home side Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) went to the top of the table with a 2-1 win over Kerala Blasters. (Source: Express photo by Partha Paul)

It was the first home fixture for the defending champions and more than 60,000 fans had turned up at the Salt Lake Stadium. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)

The first goal came in the 6th minute, and the match became a one-way traffic after that. (Source: Express photo by Partha Paul)

Later on, another goal from the home side made it 2-0 and the match looked over for the visitors. (Source: Express photo by Partha Paul)

At 2-0, Kolkata thought they had the match in their pocket. Their intensity level dropped and this allowed Kerala to come back into the game. (Source: Express photo by Partha Paul)

Christopher Dagnall reduced the margin on 80 minutes as S Shankar set him up with a flick from Ramage’s cross. (Source: Express photo)

In the end, 2-1 was a fair result which took the reigning champions to the top of the table with seven points from three matches. (Source: Express photo by Partha Paul)