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Atletico Mineiro Faces Tough Torque Test
14 Oct
Summary
- Atletico-MG faces Montevideo City Torque in Copa Sudamericana semi-final.
- Both teams reached the semi-finals after comeback victories.
- Torque's Salomon Rodriguez is the competition's top scorer with seven goals.
Atletico-MG will host Montevideo City Torque at the Arena MRV for the opening leg of their Copa Sudamericana semi-final tie. Both teams enter the match with momentum, having secured comeback victories in their respective domestic leagues. Atletico-MG's resilience was evident in their recent win over Santos, while City Torque reclaimed the Clausura lead.
The Brazilian side boasts a formidable home record at the Arena MRV, with coach Eduardo Dominguez having lost only once in 21 matches there. Despite facing injuries to key players like Fred and Everson, Atletico-MG has demonstrated squad depth. City Torque, meanwhile, has juggled their continental campaign with a domestic title challenge and has shown adaptability in the Copa Sudamericana, notably reaching their first continental semi-final.
Torque's main threat comes from Salomon Rodriguez, who leads the competition with seven goals. The Uruguayan side has proven capable of competing on the road, having secured positive results against Gremio and Cienciano in previous rounds. Despite potential defensive vulnerabilities, Torque possesses the firepower to challenge Atletico-MG. The predicted outcome favors Atletico-MG, with a narrow 2-1 victory expected, leveraging their home advantage. However, City Torque is anticipated to pose a significant challenge, particularly through their star striker.
