Find out what Galo need to progress in the Copa Sul-Americana | OneFootball

Atlético-MG will play two matches at Arena MRV to close out the Copa Sudamericana group stage.

The next opponent is Cienciano, on Thursday (21), at 7 p.m., in a Group B clash.

The qualification math

The team has four points and sits at the bottom of the group. Cienciano leads with seven points. The current scenario sets the following conditions for the team:

To advance in first place (direct spot in the round of 16)

The club does not depend only on its own results. It needs to win its two remaining matches and rely on a combination of results in the other group games.

To advance in second place (playoff spot)

Two wins (six points earned) mathematically guarantee second place in the group.

Risk of elimination

Any result other than a win against Cienciano ends the team’s chance of finishing first.

If the team loses on Thursday, it will be eliminated from the tournament early if the match between Puerto Cabello and Juventud does not end in a draw.

Recent form and schedule

In the last five matches of the season, the team has recorded two wins, two draws, and one loss. Full-back Renan Lodi commented on the situation in the Sudamericana: "By winning both games, we have every chance of qualifying. I’m sure we will qualify."

Atlético-MG’s next matches in the tournament:

Atlético-MG vs. Cienciano - 05/21 (Arena MRV)

Atlético-MG vs. Puerto Cabello - 05/27 (Arena MRV)

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