Mamelodi Sundowns put on a dominant display as they warmed up for their highly anticipated league match against Kaizer Chiefs with a 4-1 thrashing of Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday. The victory was not just another win; it was a statement as Sundowns solidified their place at the top of the standings, overtaking Orlando Pirates, who earlier in the day had briefly claimed the summit after a 3-0 win over Polokwane City.

The defending champions controlled the match from start to finish, showing why they are the team to beat. Gallants struggled to keep pace with the relentless Sundowns attack, and by the time the final whistle blew, the visitors could only salvage a consolation goal after Sundowns eased up in the final 10 minutes.

For Sundowns, this emphatic win is the perfect confidence booster ahead of their much-anticipated clash with Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday afternoon (3pm kickoff). Head coach Manqoba Mngqithi will be pleased not just with the result, but with the way his team is now finding the back of the net more consistently. After struggling to convert chances in the MTN8, Sundowns seem to have found their rhythm.

The victory follows a string of impressive performances. Sundowns recently demolished Mbabane Swallows 8-0 on aggregate to secure their spot in the group stages of the CAF Champions League and followed it up with a solid 2-0 win over SuperSport United. Tuesday’s match against Gallants was a continuation of that momentum.

Sundowns got off to a flying start when Tashreeq Matthews opened the scoring in the ninth minute with a close-range finish. Matthews was in fine form throughout the game, turning provider in the 34th minute with a beautifully weighted low cross to Iqraam Rayners, who coolly slotted the ball home to double the lead. Rayners, an off-season signing from Stellenbosch FC, has quickly become a key part of Sundowns’ attacking unit.

The second half began in similar fashion, with Sundowns adding a third goal just two minutes after the break. Lucas Ribeiro, with a clinical finish, put the game beyond Gallants’ reach. The 4-0 lead came after a goalkeeping error from Gallants’ substitute keeper Nicholas Mlambo, who mishandled the ball, allowing Sphelele Mkhulise to score with ease.

While Gallants managed to pull one back late in the game, it was too little, too late. Sundowns had already done the damage and will now head into their clash against Chiefs brimming with confidence.

Sundowns’ form is peaking at just the right time, and fans will be eagerly awaiting their next test against their fierce rivals.

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