Atletico MG Targets Sudamericana Final After Beating Torque 3-0

Atletico MG travels to Montevideo to face Montevideo City Torque in the Copa Sudamericana semifinal second leg on October 21, 2026, carrying a 3-0 advantage from the opening match. The Brazilian club aims to secure a place in the final for the second consecutive year, while the Uruguayan side must respond after losing the first leg at Arena MRV. According to reports from Yahoo Sports and GOAL, Reinier, Bernard and Tiago Borbas scored in Atletico MG's 3-0 victory on October 14.

The result extended Atletico's unbeaten run to seven matches and gave the team a substantial advantage ahead of the return fixture in Montevideo. The winner of the semifinal will face either Boca Juniors or Vasco in the final, scheduled to take place in Barranquilla, Colombia. Atletico MG is seeking another appearance in the championship match, while Montevideo City Torque faces the challenge of overturning a three-goal deficit.

Atletico MG enters the return leg in strong form under manager Eduardo Dominguez. According to GOAL, the Brazilian club won four and drew one of its last five matches across all competitions, including a 1-0 league victory over Coritiba and the first-leg win against Torque.

The team's recent results also include a 2-1 victory over Santos and a 1-0 win against Red Bull Bragantino. Atletico drew 2-2 with Athletico Paranaense during that five-match stretch, leaving the side unbeaten throughout the period covered by the report. Montevideo City Torque, managed by Marcelo Mendez, has experienced a less consistent run. GOAL reported that the Uruguayan club recorded one win, one draw and three defeats in its last five matches, including a 2-1 loss to Albion in the Primera Division and a 2-0 defeat against Nacional.

The clubs occupy different groups in the Copa Sudamericana standings. Atletico MG leads Group F, while Montevideo City Torque tops Group B, according to GOAL's match preview. Neither manager had confirmed a starting lineup in the available preview ahead of kickoff. GOAL also reported that no specific injury or suspension updates had been confirmed for either team at the time of publication.

For viewers in the United States, GOAL listed Fubo and beIN SPORTS as options for watching the match live. The second leg is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. on October 21, 2026.