Atlanta United came away with a convincing 3-1 victory over Montreal on Saturday, with Saba Lobzhanidze putting in a man-of-the-match performance that set the tone for the hosts. The Five Stripes were in complete control from the opening whistle, going into halftime already 2-1 up and never really looking back. Atlanta peppered Montreal's goal with 18 shots across the 90 minutes, though Montreal had their moments and matched Atlanta's five shots on target to keep things interesting at times. The win extends Atlanta's push up the table, and they'll be pleased with how they controlled proceedings against a visiting side that offered some resistance but ultimately couldn't get a foothold in the game. Lobzhanidze's influence was felt throughout, and the attacking impetus he provided gave Montreal's defense constant headaches. This was a statement performance from the home side, one that showed they're capable of beating quality opponents when they get their game right.
The Matchup
Atlanta United FC beat CF Montréal 3-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Atlanta United FC also had the better share of the ball, holding 53% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 18 attempts from Atlanta United FC against 11 from CF Montréal over the course of the game. CF Montréal had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4' | Atlanta United FC | Emmanuel Latte Lath | 0-0 | |
| 6' | CF Montréal | Goal — M. Longstaff (assist: P. Owusu) | 0-1 | |
| 20' | CF Montréal | Samuel Piette | 0-1 | |
| 41' | Atlanta United FC | Goal — S. Lobjanidze (assist: A. Miranchuk) | 1-1 | |
| 44' | CF Montréal | Prince Owusu | 1-1 | |
| 45' | Atlanta United FC | Goal — E. Latte Lath (assist: A. Miranchuk) | 2-1 | |
| 50' | Atlanta United FC | Goal — S. Lobjanidze (assist: C. Sanchez) | 3-1 | |
| 59' | CF Montréal | Substitution — S. Piette on, V. Loturi off | 3-1 | |
| 59' | CF Montréal | Substitution — O. Escobar on, N. Streit off | 3-1 | |
| 59' | CF Montréal | Substitution — W. Carmona on, D. Rios off | 3-1 | |
| 64' | Atlanta United FC | Substitution — S. Lobjanidze on, F. Picault off | 3-1 | |
| 64' | Atlanta United FC | Substitution — E. Latte Lath on, A. Fortune off | 3-1 | |
| 68' | CF Montréal | Substitution — Ivan Jaime on, M. Opoku off | 3-1 | |
| 72' | Atlanta United FC | Substitution — M. Galarza on, M. Edwards off | 3-1 | |
| 72' | Atlanta United FC | Substitution — S. Gregersen on, J. Berrocal off | 3-1 | |
| 74' | CF Montréal | Substitution — M. Longstaff on, F. Herbers off | 3-1 | |
| 76' | Atlanta United FC | Substitution — on, L. Brennan off | 3-1 | |
| 77' | Atlanta United FC | Lucas Hoyos | 3-1 | |
| 90+5' | Atlanta United FC | Tomás Jacob | 3-1 | |
| 90+2' | Atlanta United FC | Enea Mihaj | 3-1 | |
| 90+1' | CF Montréal | Brayan Vera | 3-1 |
Atlanta United FC vs CF Montréal Lineups
Looking Ahead
Atlanta United FC will already be turning their attention to what comes next. Their next test comes at home to Charlotte FC, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Atlanta United FC vs Charlotte FC going to play at 29 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
CF Montréal, meanwhile, have a quick chance to build on this result. They are next in action away at Inter Miami, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Inter Miami vs CF Montréal going to play at 29 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.