With less than a month remaining before Indian football’s grandest extravaganza, the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) gets underway, the teams have been flying around the globe fine-tuning their squad and getting valuable minutes under their belts. All teams have been sweating it out and getting match-fit in their own set of pre-season friendly fixtures as they gear up for a long and testing campaign. Here’s a round-up of each team’s latest exploits.True champions know how to win regardless of the circumstances. Touring the United Arab Emirates, defending champions ATK did what they do best: win.FT: We made a comeback to win the game 3-2 against Dibba Al-Hisn Sports Club. #ATK #AamarBukeyATK pic.twitter.com/8V81kSKn7t— ATK (@WorldATK) October 27, 2017Away from their den, it’s hunting time for the Lions in Qatar. Their latest victim was the Army Team as Delhi Dynamos FC ended their tour with a roar!FULL TIME: Lions end their pre-season tour of Qatar the same way as they started. @6cichero6 & Uche score in a 2-1 win over Army Team. pic.twitter.com/0sCqcksFy1— Delhi Dynamos FC (@DelhiDynamos) October 19, 2017Last year’s semi-finalists will play their final friendly fixtures before the ISL begins back in their own hunting ground.The Lions are gearing up to play in their territory.Pride, which game are you most excited for? #RoarWithTheLions pic.twitter.com/Kagz3zDUCI— Delhi Dynamos FC (@DelhiDynamos) October 26, 2017It was not all smooth sailing for Hero ISL 2015 champions though. While Thailand is a fun place to be, Chennaiyin FC found it tough going against Thai Port FC.Another good test today! #CFCinThailand pic.twitter.com/DQbBEuq78E— Chennaiyin FC (@ChennaiyinFC) October 25, 2017Not dwelling much on that setback, Chennai are gearing up for their third challenge of the tour.Take 3.#CFCinThailand pic.twitter.com/f9a1ufbyOe— Chennaiyin FC (@ChennaiyinFC) October 27, 2017If Spain is the land of Bull fighting, it’s safe to say that the Gaurs are certainly up to the task!The #Gaurs romped to a third straight win against Cartagena B in their pre-season tour of Spain. #ForcaGoaReport👉 https:/t.co/m5YQqD7dje pic.twitter.com/uvCRRDWSOA— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) October 27, 2017Another team having a blast in Spain are the men in yellow. Kerala Blasters FC didn’t sweat too much to get past their opponents from Segunda Division B.Its full time at Marbella Football Centre and KBFC beat Real Balompedica Linense by 2 goals!#KeralaBlasters #PreSeason #IniKaliMaarum pic.twitter.com/IToyFkZjne— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) October 23, 2017Also in Spain, Mumbai City FC showed fortitude in their most recent challenge by refusing to get beat!Our boys showed fighting spirit as they came back twice from behind to level terms & maintain their unbeaten run.#BoleTohMCFC #MCFCinSpain pic.twitter.com/yqngjjvCfu— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) October 27, 2017Thailand though is proving to be hostile for ISL teams so far as newbies Jamshedpur FC can also attest for.Tough day at the office for Jamshedpur FC, as we fall to our first defeat of our pre-season tour. #ThaiDiaries #JAMvPAT pic.twitter.com/3Cw9N9RSKn— Jamshedpur FC (@JamshedpurFC) October 25, 2017However, the other debutants, Bengaluru FC are warming their feet on familiar territory. The Blues eased past I-League-outfit East Bengal..@UdantaK’s early brace meant the Blues came away 3-1 winners against @eastbengalfc in a second friendly at the Fortress this morning. pic.twitter.com/Ja3fBYO92L— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) October 27, 2017Prior to announcing their new co-owner Arjun Kapoor, the Stallions hosted Chanmari FC at Balewadi and enjoyed a goal-fest against the Mizoram club.It's the high-fives. #FutureHaiFootball #LetsFootball #Stallionsof2017 pic.twitter.com/Zj6sx21es5— FC Pune City (@FCPuneCity) October 16, 2017The Highlanders too made the most of home comforts by leaving their opponent from Manipur high and dry!Full time! #Highlanders win the Pre Season Friendly vs @NerocaFC. Danilo and Sushil Meitei were the goalscorers for #NEUFC #8States1United pic.twitter.com/bb8fpLp2wD— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) October 22, 2017