If they advance past Atlanta, they could face Inter Miami, presenting the exciting opportunity to compete against Lionel Messi.

Despite their success, Montréal's defense remains a concern, as they currently hold the worst defensive record among playoff teams, which could jeopardize their chances in knockout games.

CF Montréal faced a challenging situation six weeks ago, struggling with heavy losses that put their playoff hopes in jeopardy.

However, the team turned things around dramatically, securing 13 out of 15 possible points in September, which helped them climb the standings and silence their critics.

Martínez has been pivotal in this turnaround, scoring six of his 11 goals in the last five games, establishing himself as a key player for Montréal.

Caden Clark has also emerged as a valuable asset, contributing four goals and four assists in just nine games, and forming a strong partnership with Martínez.

Their next challenge is a matchup against Atlanta United, where Martínez aims to eliminate his former team.

Their resurgence culminated in a decisive 2-0 victory over New York City FC, with goals from Caden Clark and Josef Martínez, solidifying their playoff spot.

Team leader Joel Waterman emphasized the importance of tough internal conversations that helped the team refocus and improve their performance.

As a result, Montréal is now considered the 'hottest team right now' in the league, with momentum on their side.