After beating Al Hilal in their opening CAF Champions League group stage match, Soccer Laduma looks at how Mamelodi Sundowns have performed in their first round robin matches since 2016. SLSiya Read more:
Rulani Mokwena's men edged Al Hilal 1-0 at Loftus, as Cassius Mailula scored his first ever group stage goal to get his side off to a solid start in Group B. Sundowns have only been beaten once in their opening group stage match since 2016, when they last won the competition. In 2016, on their way to lifting the title, the Tshwane giants beat Algerian side ES Setif 2-0 away from home, a big confidence booster as they went on to becoming African champions.
The 2018 edition of the group stages saw Sundowns being held yet again to a draw in their opening group stage match, this time by Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca. The sides played out to a 1-1 draw in Atteridgeville, as the visitors cancelled out Sibusiso Vilakazi's third minute opener. Are you enjoying our new online stadium? SNL24.com is Soccer Laduma’s new home. You’ll not only get the best soccer news, but you will also be able to comment on articles, view other comments, save articles to read later and much more! SIGN UP for free and explore our new home!
When the Champions League calendar was changed to follow the August to May season, Sundowns took on Nigerian side Lobi Stars in the 2018/19 group stage opener. Lobi hosted the clash and won it 2-1, but Sundowns were able to recover to qualify for the knockout stages. In 2019/20, Sundowns returned to winning ways in the opening group stage clash, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Angolan side Petro de Luanda, as Mauricio Affonso, Motjeka Madisha and Sphelele Mkhulise got their names on the scoresheet. Sundowns finished top of the standings that season, five points ahead of second-placed Wydad. The following campaign, 2020/21, Sundowns beat Al Hilal 2-0, thanks to goals from Mosa Lebusa and Kermit Erasmus in Tshwane.
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