Atlanta United thrash Montreal with a clean three-goal win in MLS

Atlanta United secured a big 3-0 win over hosts CF Montreal in the match between the two sides in matchday 29 of the 2026 MLS season, which was played at 02:30 Damascus time.

Atlanta United's goals were scored by Miguel Ángel Almirón Rejala in the 22nd minute, Giuliano Galoppo in the 41st minute, and Breel Donald Embolo in the 60th minute, as the visiting side sealed the result in the second half after leading 2-0 at half-time.

Miguel Ángel Almirón Rejala was named man of the match after a standout performance capped by his goal during his 83-minute appearance, earning a rating of 8.2.

Statistically, Atlanta United dominated the attacking play of the match despite Montreal having relatively greater possession at 52 percent compared to 48 percent for Atlanta. Atlanta United had 18 shots compared to 9 for Montreal, including 6 shots on target against just 2 for Montreal, while the expected goals (xG) figure stood at 2.14 for Atlanta compared to 0.3 for Montreal.

The match saw no red cards, while Montreal received one yellow card compared to two yellow cards for Atlanta United. The match was overseen by referee Ricardo Montero Araya.

With this result, Atlanta United raised their tally to 27 points in 14th place in the Eastern Conference, with 7 wins, 6 draws and 15 losses from 28 matches, with a goal difference of 33 scored against 48 conceded. Montreal, meanwhile, remain on 24 points in 15th place after 6 wins, 6 draws and 16 losses from 28 matches, having scored 35 goals and conceded 56.