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Cardoso stands firm as Sundowns take slim final lead to Morocco

The Chloorkop side is just one step away from making history as the first Premier Soccer League team to lift the Champions League trophy twice. Following their narrow home victory on Sunday afternoon, the Brazilians head into the decisive second leg with a slender one-goal advantage. While the margin leaves little room for error and calls for caution away from home, the Portuguese tactician remains confident his charges have what it takes to finish the job in Morocco and seal a historic triumph.

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Sundowns 1-0 AS FAR: ' Downs will be beaten in Morocco; VAR failing? These guys are giving ideas to PSL'

The Tshwane side arrived with ambitions of pushing for a second star and making amends for last season’s CAF Champions League final heartbreak, but they were met by a Moroccan outfit equally determined to make history of their own. As Miguel Cardoso had planned, Sundowns managed to get the result while also keeping a clean sheet. Although the narrow scoreline may not be enough to feel fully comfortable, the second leg will ultimately determine whether the South African giants have done enough to put one hand on the trophy.

Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns

Sundowns urged to sack Cardoso - ‘Even if he wins Champions League, he should be replaced’

The Brazilians may be dreaming of adding a second star to their badge, but Eric Ramasike is ready to burst the bubble. In a scathing assessment of the Portuguese tenure, the former Masandawana midfielder has launched a blistering attack on the tactical direction of the club and suggested that the current regime is fundamentally failing to get the best out of Chloorkop’s star-studded arsenal.

Jayden Adams, Mamelodi Sundowns, April 2026

Adams admits 'Downs are feeling the heat ahead CCL final - 'We haven't won anything this season'

The Masandawana midfielder has opened up about the growing pressure cooker inside Chloorkop, admitting that the heat is well and truly on the Tshwane giants as they gear up for a season-defining continental scrap. With the domestic race slipping through their fingers, the Brazilians find themselves in the rare, uncomfortable position of having to prove they haven't lost their clinical edge.

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Malesela raises concerns over Sundowns’ Champions League approach

The recent outings from the Brazilians have raised serious alarm bells, with performances dipping at a worrying moment for the Masandawana faithful as they head into the highly anticipated CAF Champions League final. A potential triumph would see the Tshwane giants add a second star to their crest, a landmark achievement that would send ripples across the continent and place South African football firmly in the spotlight. Now, former Chippa United coach has entered the debate, delivering a sharp assessment of whether Sundowns truly have the continental pedigree to go all the way and conquer Africa at long last.