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2016 Atlético de Kolkata season
3rd season in existence of Atlético de Kolkata
The 2016 Atlético de Kolkata season was the club's third season since its establishment in 2014 and their third season in the Indian Super League. The 2016 season was Atlético de Kolkata's last season before it got separated with the Spanish La Liga club Atlético Madrid to form ATK.[1]
This season will also be the first in which the club is coached by Spaniard José Francisco Molina, replacing Antonio López Habas who served as head coach the previous two seasons.[2] At the end of the season, Atlético de Kolkata came out as champions after defeating the Kerala Blasters in a penalty shootout, 4–3, during the final. The match had ended 1–1 after ninety minutes and extra time.[3]