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Cardoso reveals the emotional key to Santos' masterclass in win
The Star
|March 16, 2026
MAMELODI Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has explained the key to unlocking the best version of Nuno Santos after the midfielder delivered a decisive performance in the Brazilians’ CAF Champions League quarterfinal victory.
Santos produced two assists as Sundowns defeated Stade Malien 3-0 at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night to take firm control of the tie heading into the return leg in Bamako.
The result reinforced Sundowns’ reputation as one of the continent's heavyweights after reaching last seasons final, where they eventually fell to Pyramids FC.
But while the goals came from Khuliso Mudau, Brayan Leon and Iqraam Rayners, it was Santos’ composure and distribution that knitted Sundowns’ attacking moves together.
Operating from deeper areas of midfield, the Portuguese playmaker delivered two incisive passes that split the Stade Malien defence open.
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