Everything to Play for in the Second Leg

Until the final few seconds of last week’s semifinal first leg between Independiente del Valle and Atletico Mineiro, the Ecuadorian side seemed confident about their chances of advancing to the Copa Sudamericana final — a tournament they previously won in 2019 and 2022.

Leading 1-0 at home, Independiente appeared to have one foot in the final until Dudu found himself unmarked in front of goal in stoppage time. The Brazilian made no mistake, slotting home to shift the momentum firmly toward Atletico Mineiro ahead of Tuesday’s decisive match.

Now, the pressure is on the Brazilian giants, who will be eager to reach the final — and win it — after a disappointing domestic campaign that sees them sitting in 13th place in the Serie A standings.

Independiente del Valle’s Fighting Spirit

Despite the uphill battle, Independiente del Valle have proven their resilience before. In the quarterfinals, they came back from 2-0 down in the first leg against Once Caldas and eventually advanced on penalties. That fighting spirit will be crucial as they head to Brazil for the second leg, seeking to repeat their feat and secure another memorable comeback.

This high-stakes matchup promises drama, tension, and top-tier South American football — everything fans expect from the Copa Sudamericana.

📺 Tuesday, October 28 – 8:20 PM ET
⚽ Atletico Mineiro vs. Independiente del Valle
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