In Belo Horizonte, Atlético Mineiro begin the other semi-final with Uruguay’s City Torque arriving in Brazil, a meeting that will also draw close attention from Boca Juniors.
Key takeaways
- Atlético Mineiro host City Torque in Brazil.
- The match opens the second semi-final of the competition.
- City Torque travel from Uruguay for the tie.
- Boca Juniors have reason to follow the result closely.
- Eduardo Domínguez’s Atlético Mineiro are the home side.
A continental semi-final in Belo Horizonte
Atlético Mineiro, led by Eduardo Domínguez, take the field at home as the remaining semi-final gets under way. The Brazilian club face City Torque, whose campaign has carried them from Uruguay into a decisive continental stage.
The fixture places Belo Horizonte at the centre of a cross-border contest between Brazilian and Uruguayan football, with a place in the next round at stake.
Boca watching from Argentina
The outcome matters beyond the two clubs involved. Boca Juniors are monitoring Atlético Mineiro against City Torque closely, with the semi-final having implications for the Argentine side.
