Sundowns took another significant step toward the CAF Champions League semifinals on Friday night when they defeated Stade De Malien 3-0 at Loftus Versfeld in the first leg of their quarterfinal clash.
Goals from Khuliso Mudau, Brayan Léon and Iqraam Rayners placed Masandawana firmly in control of the tie.
TEKO MODISE PROVIDES INSIGHT ON MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
For Modise, the performance reflected something deeper than simply having talented players. Speaking on The Pitchside Podcast, the former Sundowns midfielder explained that even teams who know what to expect still struggle to stop the Brazilians.
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“It’s difficult. Cause I also went the other way and tried to play against Mamelodi Sundowns,” Modise said.
“Because even if you can have an idea as to and what is it that they gonna do, just the quality is too much.
“And once you force them to tap into their own qualities individually, they’ll still kill you because Mamelodi Sundowns will have those type of moments where individual brilliance will come through.
“But yet again it’s because it’s a system that has been drilled within the club itself.
“It’s very difficult to stop it because you only practice it maybe three times in a week cause you’re going to play Mamelodi Sundowns in that period.
“So, when Mamelodi Sundowns are doing the same thing over and over again, and systems because repetitive. So, it’s difficult to stop because you only have one week to prepare against Mamelodi Sundowns.”
For teams across the Betway Premiership and the continent, Modise’s message was clear: knowing Sundowns’ approach is one thing, but stopping it is an entirely different challenge.
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