Atlanta United secured a commanding 3–1 victory over CF Montreal in MLS action, with the hosts' clinical finishing proving decisive despite modest underlying metrics. Atlanta's 4–3–3 setup generated 18 shots, though only five found the target, while their expected goals of 1.23 underscored a performance built on conversion rather than dominance. Saba Lobzhanidze proved the difference-maker with two goals, supported by Emmanuel Latte Lath's contribution, as Montreal's Matthew Longstaff replied with a consolation. The visitors matched Atlanta's shot accuracy with five efforts on target from 11 attempts and 0.92 xG, yet their goalkeeper's save percentage remained unrecorded, obscuring Montreal's defensive solidity. Atlanta's keeper recorded a 40 per cent save rate but was undone by finishing quality, conceding 1.63 post-shot expected goals. The result underscores Atlanta's ruthlessness in front of goal against a Montreal side that offered resistance but lacked penetration. Victory lifts Atlanta's playoff credentials in the Western Conference race.