Atlético Mineiro and Cienciano played to a 1-1 draw in their CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana group stage finale on May 30, 2025. The result at the Arena MRV was enough to see both teams advance to the knockout rounds, though it denied Mineiro top spot in the group. The home side took the lead in the first half with a trademark header from a corner. Cienciano, needing at least a point to be sure of progression, fought back valiantly and found an equalizer in the 65th minute through a cleverly worked short-corner routine. Both teams had chances to win it in a tense finale, with Mineiro hitting the post in the dying minutes. The final whistle was met with celebrations from the visiting players and staff, who had secured a historic qualification. The managers of both sides praised each other's teams for a hard-fought and fair contest.