Watch VideoOrlando Pirates v Mamelodi Sundowns: Marcelo Allende shifts focus to ‘blockbuster’ title clash

Following their continental heroics, Marcelo Allende and Mamelodi Sundowns are hunting down Orlando Pirates in Wednesday’s massive Premiership showdown at Soccer City. Photo: Backpagepix Marcelo Allende,Mamelodi Sundowns’ talented Chilean playmaker,has quickly shifted his focus from Saturday’s CAF Champions League victory over MC Alger to the blockbuster Betway Premiership clash against rivalsOrlando Pirateson Wednesday (kick-off 7.30pm). has quickly shifted his focus from Saturday’s CAF Champions League victory over MC Alger to the blockbuster Betway Premiership clash against rivalsOrlando Pirateson Wednesday (kick-off 7.30pm).

Allende was at the heart of his side’s conquestafter making a massive impact as a substitute for Tashreeq Matthews in the 61st minute.Although Sundowns had bossed proceedings up to that point,Allende’s arrival allowed them to play with far greater freedom,and it seemed MC Alger had no counter to offer at that stage of the game. Allende was at the heart of his side’s conquestafter making a massive impact as a substitute for Tashreeq Matthews in the 61st minute. Although Sundowns had bossed proceedings up to that point, Allende’s arrival allowed them to play with far greater freedom, and it seemed MC Alger had no counter to offer at that stage of the game.

Allende is focused on Wednesday’s game and hopes to secure a victory over the Pirates,who are serious title challengers.Sundowns secured their eighth consecutive South African top-flight league title last season,but this season,Pirates — after 16 games — have opened a six-point lead over the Brazilians,who have played one game fewer. Allende is focused on Wednesday’s game and hopes to secure a victory over the Pirates, Sundowns secured their eighth consecutive South African top-flight league title last season, Pirates — after 16 games — have opened a six-point lead over the Brazilians, “Now we wait for the next opponent.Winning at home with our people is special,and we want to keep doing that for our supporters,our families,and the club,” said Allende.