Atlético-MG opened a clear path to the Copa Sudamericana final with a 3-0 victory over Montevideo City Torque at Arena MRV on Wednesday, 14 June. Reinier, Bernard, and Tiago Borbas scored the goals that put the Brazilian side firmly in control of the semifinal tie.
The match saw Atlético-MG take an early advantage, with Reinier breaking the deadlock. Bernard added a second before Tiago Borbas completed the scoring, leaving Torque with a steep uphill task ahead of the second leg in Montevideo next Wednesday, 21 June.
This dominant first-leg performance extended Atlético-MG’s unbeaten run to seven matches across all competitions. The team’s confidence and cohesion were evident as they controlled the game and created multiple chances.
With this result, Atlético-MG edges closer to reaching the Copa Sudamericana final for the second consecutive year. The winner of this semifinal will face either Boca Juniors or Vasco da Gama in the final, scheduled to take place in Barranquilla, Colombia.
The return match promises to be tense as Torque will need to overturn a three-goal deficit on their home turf to keep their campaign alive. Meanwhile, Atlético-MG can approach the fixture with a comfortable cushion and the chance to manage the game to their advantage.
According to Yahoo Sports.