Municipal Iquique pulled off a major upset by defeating Brazilian giants Atlético Mineiro 3-2 in a CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana group stage thriller on May 9, 2025. The Chilean side produced a heroic performance at the Estadio Tierra de Campeones to claim a famous victory. Iquique took a shock two-goal lead in the first half, capitalizing on defensive errors from the visitors. Atlético Mineiro showed their quality after the break, scoring twice in a ten-minute spell to level the score. Just as the match seemed headed for a draw, Iquique won a penalty in the 88th minute, which was calmly converted to send the home fans into delirium. The match result was a significant blow to Atlético Mineiro's campaign and a monumental boost for Iquique's hopes of progressing from a tough group. The Iquique manager hailed it as the greatest night in the club's recent history.