Sundowns’ Form Surge Meets Stade Malien’s Edge: A Quarter-Final That Won’t Follow the Script

Mamelodi Sundowns head into their quarter-final with momentum, and Miguel Cardoso’s recent comments about “courage” and a “beautiful match” hint at a squad that believes its wobble has hardened it. Stade Malien may be dismissed in some corners, but their profile suggests a stubborn opponent capable of turning a tie into a street fight.