Major League Soccer Regular Season - 11
Atlanta United FC 3 - 1 FT CF Montreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Longstaff (P. Owusu) 6'
S. Piette 20'
41' S. Lobjanidze (A. Miranchuk)
P. Owusu 45'
45'+6 E. Latte Lath (A. Miranchuk)
HT
50' S. Lobjanidze (C. Sanchez)
↓ W. Carmona ↑D. Rios 59'
↓ O. Escobar ↑N. Streit 59'
↓ S. Piette ↑V. Loturi 59'
64' ↓ S. Lobjanidze ↑F. Picault
64' ↓ E. Latte Lath ↑A. Fortune
↓ Ivan Jaime ↑M. Opoku 68'
71' ↓ S. Gregersen ↑J. Berrocal
71' ↓ M. Galarza ↑M. Edwards
↓ M. Longstaff ↑F. Herbers 74'
76' ↓ F. Picault ↑L. Brennan
78' L. Hoyos
B. Vera 90'+2
90'+2 E. Mihaj
90'+6 T. Jacob
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atlanta United FC
Goalkeepers
Lucas Hoyos 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tomás Jacob 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Stian Gregersen 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Enea Mihaj 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Pedro Amador
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Matías Galarza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
71
Entry
Tristan Muyumba 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
61
Passes
9
Duels
Cooper Sanchez 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Aleksey Miranchuk 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
2
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Emmanuel Latte Lath 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Saba Lobzhanidze 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9.3
Rating
BENCH
Jayden Hibbert 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matthew Edwards
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Berrocal
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Elías Báez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ajani Fortune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luke Brennan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Reilly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fafà Picault
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
76
Entry
Cayman Togashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
CF Montreal
Goalkeepers
Thomas Gillier
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Dawid Bugaj 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Efraín Morales
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Brayan Vera 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Luca Petrasso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Wikelman Carmona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Samuel Piette
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Matthew Longstaff
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Olger Escobar
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Prince Owusu
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Iván Jaime
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Sebastian Breza
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Brandan Craig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jalen Neal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Loturi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Streit
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Rios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kwadwo Opoku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabian Herbers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2025 | CF Montreal | 1 - 1 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Saputo Stadium |
| 02/23/2025 | Atlanta United FC | 3 - 2 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 10/22/2024 | CF Montreal | 2 - 2 (PEN 4-5) | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 10/02/2024 | Atlanta United FC | 1 - 2 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 07/13/2024 | CF Montreal | 1 - 0 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 02/07/2024 | Atlanta United FC | 2 - 1 | CF Montreal | Friendlies Clubs | Al Lang Stadium |
| 09/23/2023 | Atlanta United FC | 4 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 07/08/2023 | CF Montreal | 0 - 1 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 04/30/2022 | CF Montreal | 2 - 1 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 03/19/2022 | Atlanta United FC | 3 - 3 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
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02/07/2024
09/23/2023
07/08/2023
04/30/2022
03/19/2022
Atlanta United FC Win
CF Montreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -5
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 9 | 22 | 21 | 6 | +15 | |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 10 | 19 | 19 | 15 | +4 | |
| 3 | Chicago Fire | 9 | 17 | 17 | 8 | +9 | |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 9 | 16 | 17 | 12 | +5 | |
| 5 | Charlotte | 10 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 0 | |
| 6 | Toronto FC | 11 | 14 | 18 | 20 | -2 | |
| 7 | New York City FC | 10 | 12 | 19 | 16 | +3 | |
| 8 | Columbus Crew | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | +1 | |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 10 | 12 | 19 | 23 | -4 | |
| 10 | DC United | 10 | 12 | 11 | 15 | -4 | |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 10 | 12 | 16 | 25 | -9 | |
| 12 | CF Montreal | 9 | 9 | 13 | 20 | -7 | |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 10 | 7 | 9 | 17 | -8 | |
| 14 | Orlando City SC | 10 | 7 | 12 | 29 | -17 | |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 10 | 5 | 9 | 17 | -8 |
P: 9 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -17
P: 10 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Atlanta's Nine-Minute Blitz Stuns Montreal
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 69/100. A ruthless offensive surge on either side of half-time allowed Atlanta United to flip an early deficit into a desperately needed victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Early Shock for the Hosts
The Stakes were remarkably high for both struggling sides looking to bounce back from poor form, and M. Longstaff drew first blood in the 6th minute. Converting a sharp pass from P. Owusu, he immediately silenced the home crowd. Despite falling behind, Atlanta edged possession and tried to dictate the tempo. The Intensity spiked as the home side scrambled to respond, firing off a barrage of shots to test the Montreal defense. While they generated numerous attempts throughout the first half, Atlanta looked disjointed in the final third, desperately searching for a creative spark to ignite their attack and break through a stubborn backline.
The Nine-Minute Avalanche
The Balance of the match shifted violently just before the half-time interval. Atlanta finally cracked the defensive code in the 41st minute when S. Lobjanidze leveled the score, expertly assisted by A. Miranchuk. Four minutes later, deep into first-half stoppage time, Miranchuk worked his creative magic once again. He spotted E. Latte Lath, who buried the chance to give Atlanta a sudden 2-1 lead heading into the tunnel. The momentum completely flipped. Coming right out of the locker room, Lobjanidze struck again in the 50th minute off a slick feed from C. Sanchez. Three goals in a dizzying nine-minute window completely shell-shocked Montreal and turned the match on its head.
Seeing Out the Comeback
Erasing any lingering Upset threat, Atlanta dominated the remainder of the contest. The combined 29 shots kept the crowd thoroughly entertained, but Montreal severely struggled to mount a serious response against a rejuvenated home defense. Chasing the game with tired legs, the visitors could not find a way back into the contest. Tensions eventually boiled over in the dying moments as B. Vera saw a straight red card in stoppage time, compounding Montreal's misery on the road. This spectacular comeback victory provides a massive lifeline for Atlanta's season, finally snapping their dire run of defeats and offering a blueprint for resilience moving forward in the league.
Key Questions
How did the red card for B. Vera impact the match?
B. Vera's 90th-minute dismissal came too late to change the tactical landscape, but it severely compounded Montreal's frustrating defeat in stoppage time.
What made Saba Lobzhanidze the Man of the Match?
He scored a devastating brace, including the crucial equalizer and the final dagger, catalyzing Atlanta's explosive offensive turnaround.
How did Atlanta United FC complete the comeback from behind?
A staggering nine-minute goal flurry—striking in the 41st, 45th, and 50th minutes—completely overwhelmed Montreal's defense and reversed the early deficit.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Defensive Chaos Beckons in the MLS Basement
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A desperately low Stakes rating reflects the reality of a clash between two struggling sides urgently trying to ignite their seasons.
The Setup
Atlanta United FC's recent run of four defeats in five paints a grim picture for the home crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Their Form is alarming, compounded by a dismal 20% win rate on their own turf. CF Montreal arrive sitting just two points ahead in twelfth place, carrying their own defensive baggage. With Montreal shipping 2.4 goals per game on the road and Atlanta looking equally vulnerable, the Balance of this matchup suggests an open, error-strewn affair rather than a tactical masterclass. The Stars on display will find plenty of space to exploit.
Key Battle
Aleksey Miranchuk offers the creative spark Atlanta desperately requires to break out of their slump. He faces off against Montreal's primary threat, Prince-Osei Owusu, who arrives in devastating rhythm. If Miranchuk can control the tempo, Atlanta might plug their leaks. If Owusu gets isolated against the fragile home backline, he will punish them relentlessly.
Our Prediction
Expect goals, but mostly courtesy of defensive frailty rather than sheer attacking brilliance. Montreal's away struggles and Atlanta's home woes effectively cancel each other out. Our take points to a chaotic, high-scoring 2-2 draw that ultimately leaves both managers frustrated.