GOLAZONEWSAtlético-MG faces Montevideo City Torque in Copa Sudamericana semifinal
- Atlético-MG holds a 3-0 aggregate lead heading into the second leg.
- Montevideo City Torque needs a rare comeback to reach the final.
- The decisive match takes place at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.
Atlético-MG travels to face Montevideo City Torque this Wednesday at 19:00 (Brasilia time) at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo for the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinals. The Brazilian side enters the match with a comfortable 3-0 advantage secured at Arena MRV.
Thanks to the first-leg result, Atlético-MG can afford a loss of up to two goals and still qualify for the final in Barranquilla. Montevideo City Torque, which is enjoying its most successful season since being acquired by the City Group, has utilized the character Rocky Balboa as motivation to attempt a rare comeback in CONMEBOL competitions.
While the Uruguayan club recently suffered a defeat in their domestic league, they remain at the top of the Campeonato Uruguaio standings. Atlético-MG has traveled with goalkeeper Everson, though the team is dealing with absences in their attacking line for the encounter.