Corinthians edged out Atlético Mineiro 1-0 in a thrilling encounter on matchday 29 of the Brasileirão, thanks to a decisive goal from Maycon just after the break. The midfielder found the back of the net in the 48th minute, taking full advantage of an assist from Rodrigo Garro.
Maycon’s powerful shot from outside the area left the Atlético goalkeeper stranded and propelled Corinthians to victory. Just minutes later, Vitor Hugo nearly equalized for Atlético Mineiro, but his shot rattled the woodwork, leaving the home fans in disbelief.
Maycon’s standout performance earned him the title of ‘Man of the Match’ as he not only scored but also registered two other attempts on goal, showcasing his offensive prowess. Rodrigo Garro also made a significant impact in midfield, contributing to Corinthians’ solid performance at the Arena Corinthians.
Coach Dorival Júnior deployed a 4-4-2 formation, placing Hugo Souza in goal and surrounding him with defenders Matheuzinho, João Pedro, Cacá, and Raniele. The midfield featured Maycon, Breno Bidon, Matheus Bidu, and Rodrigo Garro, while Yuri Alberto and Memphis Depay led the attack.
On the other side, Atlético Mineiro, managed by Jorge Sampaoli, opted for a 3-5-2 setup, featuring Éverson in goal and a back three of Ruan Tressoldi, Vitor Hugo, and Júnior Alonso. The midfield consisted of Renzo Saravia, Alan Franco, Fausto Vera, Caio Paulista, and Igor Gomes, with Hulk and Biel up front.
The match, officiated by referee Alex Gomes Stefano, set the stage for an exciting finish to the season. Following this match, Corinthians will visit Vitória, while Atlético Mineiro will host Ceará.
In the current standings, Corinthians occupies the 12th position with 36 points, whereas Atlético Mineiro is in 14th place with 33 points in the league.
Substitutions for Corinthians
77’ – Memphis Depay out for Gui Negão, Rodrigo Garro out for Ryan Gustavo
87’ – Yuri Alberto out for Ángel Romero, Breno Bidon out for Charles
92’ – Maycon out for Fabrizio Angileri
Yellow Cards for Corinthians:
33’ – Matheus Bidu (Unsporting behavior)
12’ – Matheuzinho (Unsporting behavior)
42’ – Maycon (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Atlético Mineiro
45’ – Renzo Saravia out for Natanael
64’ – Biel out for Bernard
65’ – Igor Gomes out for Dudu
71’ – Fausto Vera out for Gustavo Scarpa, Caio Paulista out for Guilherme Arana
Yellow Cards for Atlético Mineiro:
25’ – Renzo Saravia (Unsporting behavior)
14’ – Alan Franco (Unsporting behavior)
18’ – Fausto Vera (Unsporting behavior)