Overview
- Brayan León’s second-half header sealed a 1–0 win in Tunis on Sunday in the first leg of the semi-final.
- A VAR review ruled out an Espérance equaliser by Aboubacar Diakite for a foul on goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.
- Grant Kekana received a late red card for a high challenge, and Sundowns saw out the match with 10 men.
- The return match is Saturday at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, with Kekana suspended and Aubrey Modiba back from a ban.
- Coach Miguel Cardoso said Sundowns must show more control and tactical discipline at home to close out the tie.