Here are eight fascinating stats ahead of the CAF Champions League final, featuring Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids FC.
The much-anticipated final is set for Sunday evening at 7 PM at the June 30 Stadium. Pyramids held Sundowns to a 1-1 draw in Pretoria last weekend in the first-leg and will be eager to win their first continental title.
THE 8 FASCINATING CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE INSIGHTS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Pyramids stand on the brink of becoming the first new CAF Champions League winner since Sundowns [2016], the 13th in the modern era.
For the 19th time in the Champions League-era, a final features an Egyptian club. Al Ahly have been the dominant force, with Zamalek also making one final appearance.
Pyramids are unbeaten in their last 23 home games this season [W19 D4] and last 28 overall [W24 D4]. They scored in 22 of 23 home games this season; the only goalless match was the 0-0 against Al Masry.
Sundowns are in their third CAF Champions League final [2001, 2016, 2024]. They hosted the first leg of all three finals. In 2001, they drew 1-1 at home and lost 2-0 away to Al Ahly. Sundowns beat Zamalek 3-0 at home, lost 1-0 away, and won 3-1 on aggregate.
Sundowns hold a new South African Record. They become the first South African club to reach three finals, surpassing Orlando Pirates [2].
Sundowns have never scored in an away leg of a Champions League final, conceding five in total. If they want to win the Champions League, this must change today.
Sundowns are unbeaten in their last 10 matches vs Egyptian opposition [4 wins and 6 draws]. They are also unbeaten in the last 4 visits to Egypt [2 wins and 2 draws].
A win would make Sundowns the first team since Al Ahly [2012] to win the title after failing to win the home leg.
Credit: Stats by CAF
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