Cardoso’s Sundowns know a 1-0 lead is fragile — and Loftus must be ruthless vs Esperance

Mamelodi Sundowns return to Loftus Versfeld with a narrow 1-0 advantage over Esperance, but Miguel Cardoso is treating Saturday’s CAF Champions League semi-final second leg as a match that can turn on tiny moments. With a place in the final on the line, Sundowns’ focus is shifting from style points to game management, discipline, and decision-making under pressure.