O Atlético-MG need to win this Tuesday (28) to be the first finalist in this edition of South American Cup. From 9:30 pm (Brasília time), the Alvinegro receives the Independiente del Valle na Arena MRVin the second confrontation of the semifinal.
In the first match, played at the Banco Guayaquil stadium, in Ecuador, the teams tied 1-1. Sornoza scored the goal for the home team, .
With this, whoever wins in normal time advances to Belo Horizonte. New equality on the scoreboard takes the dispute to penalty kicks.
Precisely because of this scenario that, in the last activity in Cidade do Galo, before the match,
Embezzlement at Atlético-MG
The only recent absence for Jorge Sampaoli is midfielder Gustavo Scarpa. In the first game, in Sangolquí, he received his third yellow card and, as a result, he will have to serve a suspension in the match that defines Atletico’s future in the competition.
Return to the team
On the other hand, the coach will be able to count on the return of fellow Argentine Fausto Vera. The midfielder was suspended at altitude and is free for the clash at Arena MRV.
Doubt in the attack
A big mystery in Galo’s lineup involves the offensive sector. Reserves in Ecuador, Hulk and Dudu were called into action in the second half, when the team was losing 1-0, and became protagonists. In the 47th minute, the number 7 assisted the “92” to leave everything equal.
they were starters. However, this does not make it certain that Sampaoli will keep the pair for this Tuesday. Dudu, highly praised by the coach, should start the game, but the partner could be Hulk or Ron himself.
Tickets sold out
On the afternoon of this Monday (27th), the day before the match between Brazilians and Ecuadorians, Atlético-MG reported that all tickets (for the home fans) had been sold for tonight’s match.
Campaigns in South America
In search of an unprecedented title, Galo has already eliminated Atlético Bucaramanga-COL, Godoy Cruz-ARG and Bolívar-BOL, in addition to going through a group stage with Cienciano-PER, Deportes Iquique-CHI and Caracas-VEN, in which they finished in second place, behind the Peruvian team.
Del Valle, in turn, entered the competition’s play-offs from the Copa Libertadores. By order, he eliminated Vasco, Mushuc Runa-EQU and Once Caldas-COL.
Galo medical department
- Caio Maia: is in the final stages of knee surgery, carried out at the end of 2024;
- Thomas Cuello: with a fractured fibula and affected left ankle ligaments, he underwent surgery and will only return to the team in 2026;
- Junior Santos: traumatic injury to the pubis, with rupture of the adductor tendon of the right thigh;
- Lyanco: left Achilles tendon rupture;
Del Valle information
The delegation from the Ecuadorian team arrived this Sunday (26) in Belo Horizonte. The players trained this Monday (27) at Toca da Raposa, the Training Center of .
Due to the decisive clash against , the game against LDU, for the Ecuadorian Championship, at the weekend, was postponed.
Juani Cazares, formerly of Atlético-MG, is still out and will not meet the Atletic fans in BH again. The player himself confirmed this Monday, via social media, that he underwent surgery after tearing the cruciate ligament in his right knee.
The good news for coach Javier Rabanal is the return of defender Carabajal, who was suspended. He should take over Velasco’s place.
Another semi-final clash
On Thursday (30), Lanús hosts the Universidad de Chile (La u), in Argentina. In the first game, the teams tied 2-2. It is from this confrontation that the second finalist emerges. The South American team’s decision is scheduled for November 22, in Paraguay; the stadium has not yet been announced.
Independiente del Valle x Atlético-MG
Atlético-MG
Everson; Renzo Saravia; Junior Alonso, Victor Hugo, Ruan Tressoldi (Iván Roman); Alan Franco, Igor Gomes; Guilherme Anana; Bernard; Dudu e Rony (Hulk). Technical: Jorge Sampaoli.
From the Valley
Villar; Fernández, Carabajal, Schunke and Cortéz; Alcívar, Mercado, Guagua and Sornoza; Holes and Spinelli. Technical: Javier Rabanal.
Where to watch Atlético-MG x Independiente Del Valle
Atlético-MG x Independiente Del Valle technical sheet
- Data: 28/10/2025
- Time: 9:30 pm (Brasília time)
- Location: Arena MRV – Belo Horizonte, MG
- Stage: Semifinal – Return game
