In a thrilling encounter on the 34th matchday of the Brasileirao, Palmeiras secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Atlético Mineiro at Arena MRV. The match kicked off with intense energy as José Manuel López opened the scoring just 9 minutes into the game, showcasing an adept control of the ball before netting the first goal.
The visitors continued their strong start when Allan added the second goal in the 19th minute. He struck a powerful effort from the edge of the area that left goalkeeper Éverson Marques Pires with no chance, sending the ball into the left corner of the net.
Despite multiple attempts, Atlético Mineiro struggled to find the back of the net, registering a total of 32 shots; 19 were on target, but they couldn’t convert any into goals, with 10 going wide and 3 hitting the woodwork.
Carlos Miguel was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, making a remarkable 11 saves, crucially denying the hosts any chance of leveling the score. Defensively, Jefté also played a vital role, successfully clearing 2 balls from dangerous areas.
Jorge Sampaoli, the Atletico Mineiro coach, deployed a 5-3-2 formation, featuring Éverson in goal and a defensive line comprised of Renzo Saravia, Ruan Tressoldi, Vitor Hugo, Júnior Alonso, and Guilherme Arana. In midfield, Alan Franco, Igor Gomes, and Gustavo Scarpa coordinated the play, while Dudu and Rony led the attack.
In contrast, Palmeiras, managed by Abel Ferreira, lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Carlos Miguel guarding the goal; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo Cerqueira, and Joaquín Piquerez formed the defense; Emiliano Martínez, Andreas Pereira, Allan, and Raphael Veiga held the midfield; and José Manuel López alongside Vitor Roque took on the forward roles.
Referee Rafael Rodrigo Klein oversaw the match proceedings, which ended with Atlético Mineiro remaining at 45 points, sitting in the 13th position. Palmeiras, on the other hand, climbed to 73 points, occupying the second spot in the league standings.
Substitutions in Atlético Mineiro
- 32’ 1T – Júnior Alonso replaced by Bernard
- 64’ 2T – Renzo Saravia replaced by Hulk
- 87’ 2T – Gustavo Scarpa replaced by Gabriel Menino
Yellow Cards for Atlético Mineiro:
- 30’ 1T Ruan Tressoldi (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions in Palmeiras
- 45’ 2T – Raphael Veiga replaced by Bruno Fuchs, José Manuel López replaced by Ramón Sosa, and Allan replaced by Jefté
- 74’ 2T – Emiliano Martínez replaced by Benedetti
- 80’ 2T – Vitor Roque replaced by Luighi
Yellow Cards for Palmeiras:
- 33’ 1T Raphael Veiga (Unsporting behavior), 14’ 2T Abel Ferreira (Insulting or disapproving of the referee), 20’ 2T Carlos Miguel (Time-wasting)
Red Card for Palmeiras:
- 44’ 1T Joaquín Piquerez (Direct red)
This emphatic win highlights Palmeiras’ offensive prowess while Atlético Mineiro will need to regroup as they assess their strategy moving forward.