The match between Atlético Mineiro and São Paulo at the Arena MRV concluded with a narrow 1-0 victory for the hosts during matchday 7 of the Brasileirao. Iván Román was the hero for Atlético Mineiro, scoring the only goal of the match in the 63rd minute, following an assist from Alan Franco, who delivered a precise cross that Román headed into the net.
Román shone as the standout player of the game, contributing not only with his goal but also by clearing eight balls out of the danger area, showcasing his defensive prowess.
Equally significant for Atlético Mineiro was goalkeeper Éverson, who made three crucial saves to maintain a clean sheet.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez’s strategy featured a 4-3-3 formation, with Éverson guarding the goal; Ángelo Preciado, Iván Román, Júnior Alonso, and Renan Lodi as the backline; a midfield trio of Tomás Pérez, Alan Franco, and Victor Hugo; and an attacking trio of Hulk, Mateo Cassierra, and Tomás Cuello.
On the other hand, São Paulo, under the guidance of Roger Machado, employed a 4-4-2 setup with Rafael in goal; Maik, Alan Franco, Sabino, and Enzo Díaz in defense; Damián Bobadilla, Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio, and Cauly in midfield; and André Silva alongside Jonathan Calleri in attack.
The officiating was handled by referee Fernando Mendes de Salles Nascimento Filho.
Looking ahead, Atlético Mineiro will visit Fluminense for their next fixture, while São Paulo will host Palmeiras in a highly anticipated local derby known as the ‘Choque-Rei.’
With this victory, Atlético Mineiro moves up to 8 points, placing them in 10th position in the standings, while São Paulo remains in 2nd place with 16 points.
Substitutions for Atlético Mineiro
- 63’ 2nd Half – Tomás Pérez was replaced by Bernard
- 74’ 2nd Half – Mateo Cassierra came off for Dudu
- 85’ 2nd Half – Tomás Cuello was substituted by Lyanco
Yellow Cards for Atlético Mineiro
- 26’ 2nd Half – Iván Román (Verbal abuse towards the referee)
Substitutions for São Paulo
- 60’ 2nd Half – André Silva was substituted by Luciano, and Cauly was replaced by Lucas Moura
- 72’ 2nd Half – Lucas Moura came off for Gonzalo Tapia
- 82’ 2nd Half – Maik was replaced by Cedric Soares, and Danielzinho was replaced by Ferreira
Yellow Cards for São Paulo
- 48’ 2nd Half – Enzo Díaz (Unsporting behavior)