Atlético Mineiro have taken a commanding step towards the final after defeating Montevideo City Torque 3-0 in the first leg of their semi-final.
The Brazilian side, known as Galo, controlled the tie against the club from Uruguay and will carry a three-goal advantage into the return match.
Bernard supplied Mineiro’s second goal, extending the margin after the hosts had already moved ahead. A third strike completed an emphatic night and left Montevideo City Torque facing a demanding task in the second leg.
With the semi-final now tilted heavily towards Belo Horizonte, Atlético Mineiro are within reach of a place in the final, while Torque must find a way to overturn the deficit in the rematch.
