Final! Atlético outclass Del Valle, reach Copa Sul-Americana final | OneFootball

Atlético delivered a dazzling performance and secured a spot in the final of the Copa Sudamericana. On Tuesday night (28), at the MRV Arena, the team led by Jorge Sampaoli overcame Independiente Del Valle 3-1, crowning a great collective and individual display in front of their fans.

The goals of the black-and-white triumph were scored by Guilherme Arana, Bernard, and Hulk, who came on in the second half to seal the score. Del Valle responded with Spinelli, but it wasn't enough to threaten Galo's qualification.

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The match:

From the initial whistle, Atlético imposed their rhythm and suffocated the Ecuadorian opponent. The team created several opportunities but initially stumbled upon the saves of goalkeeper Villar, who made great interventions and delayed the first goal for the Minas Gerais team. However, the dominance turned into an advantage at 35 minutes: Arana took advantage of a defensive error, appeared free in the area, and opened the scoring.

Even with the lead, Galo maintained their offensive momentum. Just before halftime, Dudu made a beautiful play on the right and passed to Bernard, who skillfully lobbed the goalkeeper, scoring a stunning goal and extending the lead to 2-0.

After the break, the game's outlook didn't change. Del Valle tried to react and managed to score at 18 minutes with Spinelli. But Atlético's response was immediate. At 27 minutes, Hulk — who had replaced Rony — received a deep pass, controlled it, and finished with precision to score Atlético's third goal and confirm the qualification.

With the score secured, Sampaoli's team controlled the rest of the match with ease, while Del Valle, bewildered, could create little. The MRV Arena pulsed with the final whistle, celebrating another dominant performance and the spot in the continental final.

What's next…

Atlético now awaits the winner of the clash between Lanús and Universidad de Chile to know the opponent they will face in the grand final of the 2025 Copa Sudamericana.

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