Atletico Mineiro face a must-win situation this Tuesday (5) at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) as they travel to Uruguay to take on Juventud in the fourth round of the 2026 Conmebol Sudamericana group stage. Currently sitting at the bottom of Group B with just three points, Galo desperately need a victory to climb the standings and keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.

The stakes couldn't be higher: a win would lift Atletico into second place, leapfrogging their hosts who currently hold that spot with four points. Cienciano lead the group with seven points, while Puerto Cabello are level with Galo on three points. In the Sudamericana format, only the group winner advances directly to the round of 16, while the second-place team must face a playoff against a side eliminated from the Libertadores—making every point crucial at this stage.

Coach Eduardo Dominguez has made just one change to the lineup that secured a 3-1 victory over Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão, bringing in Vitor Hugo to replace Junior Alonso. The tactical tweak signals confidence in the squad's ability to deliver under pressure on foreign soil.

For Atletico Mineiro, this match represents more than just three points—it's a chance to prove they can rise from the bottom and stay alive in continental competition. With the group stage reaching its halfway point, every moment counts as Galo look to write their own comeback story in Uruguay.