Bahia – BA 4–1 Montevideo City Torque
International Club Friendly – 4 July 2026

Bahia made a strong statement in their pre-season preparations, comfortably defeating Uruguayan side Montevideo City Torque 4–1 at the Arena Fonte Nova. The Brazilian side dominated possession and showcased their attacking depth against a Torque team still finding their rhythm.

Match Overview

From the first whistle, Bahia pressed high and forced turnovers. The home side’s fluid movement in the final third proved too much for the visitors, who struggled to contain the wave of attacks.

Key Moments

• Early breakthrough: Bahia opened the scoring in the 12th minute after a neat combination down the left flank ended with a drilled finish across goal.
• Double strike: Two quick goals either side of the half-hour mark put Bahia 3–0 up before halftime, effectively ending the contest.
• Torque consolation: Montevideo City Torque pulled one back early in the second half with a well-taken free kick, sparking brief hope.
• Emphatic finish: Bahia restored their three-goal cushion midway through the second half with a powerful header from a corner, sealing the 4–1 win.

Tactical Story

Bahia’s 4-3-3 formation allowed them to overload the midfield and stretch the Torque defence. The full-backs bombed forward regularly, creating constant width. Torque tried to counter through quick transitions but lacked the final pass against a well-organised Bahia backline.

Player Spotlight

Bahia’s right winger was the standout performer, contributing a goal and two assists. His pace and dribbling caused problems all night. For Torque, the goalkeeper made several fine saves to keep the scoreline respectable.

The result gives Bahia valuable match sharpness ahead of their competitive season, while Torque will take lessons from the heavy defeat into their own pre-season campaign.