Giuliano Galoppo, Lucas Hoyos propel Atlanta United to 3-0 victory over Montreal

Atlanta United secured a commanding 3-0 victory over CF Montreal, thanks to a hat-trick from 21-year-old defender Elías Báez and goals from midfielder Giuliano Galoppo. The game, which took place on Wednesday night, saw Atlanta United take an early lead in the 22nd minute when Miguel Almirón scored his sixth goal of the season, assisted by Báez and Galoppo.

Báez contributed five assists in the match, while Galoppo netted his first goal in his fourth MLS game. Galoppo added a second goal in the 42nd minute, capitalizing on a deflection. CF Montreal's Sébastian Breza made a save but failed to prevent a second goal by Almirón in the 60th minute. Breel Embolo scored Atlanta's third goal, converting a rebound in the 72nd minute to give Atlanta a 3-0 advantage.

Goalkeeper Brezel Embolo registered his fourth clean sheet in his first 29 starts in the league. CF Montreal goalkeeper Sébastian Breza made three saves, but the match was the first of Montreal's seven losses in their last eight games, which has dropped them to the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Atlanta United has won 4-1-1 in their last six matches and is currently 4-1-1 in their last six games.

The next fixtures are Atlanta United hosting Inter Miami on Saturday, and CF Montreal hosting the Seattle Sounders on Saturday.