😳 Atlético-MG survive City Torque scare, reach Copa Sul-Americana final

😳 Atlético-MG survive City Torque scare, reach Copa Sul-Americana final Clube Atlético Mineiro are through to the 2026 Copa Sudamericana final against Boca Juniors. After beating Montevideo City Torque 3-0 in Belo Horizonte, Galo faced the Uruguayan side on a rain-soaked, windy Wednesday night (21). And they ALMOST saw the Uruguayan side take the tie to penalties. Thanks to goals in the 88th and 94th minutes, the hosts won 2-0. But Galo—who had a player sent off—came out on top on aggregate. The clash in Barranquilla against the team that knocked out São Paulo and Vasco will take place on November 21. Atlético will chase the fifth South American title in their history, following their Libertadores (2013), Recopa (2014) and Copa Conmebol (1992 and 1997) triumphs. Highlights coming soon. City Torque ON THE ATTACK The Uruguayan side's task was far from easy: win by at least three goals. With that in mind, the hosts set about controlling proceedings from the start. Gabriel Delfim took centre stage with a superb save just 11 minutes in. The Galo goalkeeper almost "gifted them a goal" in the 36th minute after a mistake playing out from the back. Barba Domínguez's men failed to pose any real threat before the break. Tension, Galo down to ten and MADNESS! Atlético's best chance of the game came five minutes into the second half. Reinier almost "put the tie to bed". With no other option, City Torque kept pushing. And Gabriel Delfim gave his side another scare. Barba kept both of Galo's booked players on the pitch when he made his first substitutions. And one of them, Alan Franco, was booked again. Galo dropped even deeper. And watched their persistent opponents break through in the 88th minute through Kevin Silva. Unable to keep hold of the ball, Atlético put their fans through yet more agony. Kagelmacher added a second in the 94th minute. But the scoreline was not enough. After last year's disappointment, Atlético are back in the Sudamericana final. They will look to end Brazilian clubs' run of heartbreak in the final after four consecutive runner-up finishes. And add a new trophy to their cabinet. What next❓ The final against Boca will take place on November 21, as mentioned. It will be held at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, known as the Metropolitano de Barranquilla. The champions will secure another $10 million, on top of the prize money already earned. And will face the eventual Libertadores winners in the 2027 Recopa. Galo now turn their attention back to the Brasileirão. On Monday (26), they face Flamengo at the Maracanã. They currently sit sixth and could finish the round level on points with the third-placed team. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.