Atlético Mineiro demonstrated their strength as hosts by defeating Athletico Paranaense 2-1 in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The victory came during the 10th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Victor Hugo opened the scoring just 5 minutes into the match, capitalizing on a well-executed play. The home side extended their lead with a goal from Gustavo Scarpa in the 79th minute. However, Athletico Paranaense pulled one back through Julimar, who scored with a header in the 86th minute, but they were unable to muster a full comeback in the remaining minutes.
Victor Hugo emerged as the standout player, contributing significantly with his early goal. Gustavo Scarpa also played a crucial role by securing the second goal for Atlético Mineiro.
Atlético Mineiro’s coach, Eduardo Domínguez, employed a 4-4-2 formation, fielding Éverson in goal, with Natanael, Ruan Tressoldi, Vitor Hugo, and Renan Lodi in defense. The midfield consisted of Reinier, Alan Franco, Tomás Pérez, and Victor Hugo, supporting the attacking duo of Hulk and Tomás Cuello.
On the other hand, Athletico Paranaense, managed by Odair Hellmann, opted for a 5-3-2 setup, with Santos guarding the net and a defensive line composed of Arthur Dias, Léo Derik, Gastón Benavídez, Felipe Aguirre, and Lucas Esquivel. Their midfield featured Luiz Gustavo, Jádson, and Dudu Kogitzki, while Stiven Mendoza and Kevin Viveros led the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Matheus Delgado Candançan at the Arena MRV. Following this result, Atlético Mineiro now has 14 points, placing them in 8th position, while Athletico Paranaense remains at 16 points, sitting 5th in the standings.
Substitutions for Atlético Mineiro: 69’ – Tomás Cuello off for Dudu, Tomás Pérez off for Mamady Cissé; 70’ – Reinier off for Bernard; 76’ – Victor Hugo off for Gustavo Scarpa; 84’ – Hulk off for Mateo Cassierra.
Substitutions for Athletico Paranaense: 45’ – Dudu Kogitzki off for João Cruz, Jádson off for Juan Portilla, Stiven Mendoza off for Julimar; 74’ – Léo Derik off for Leozinho; 88’ – Luiz Gustavo off for Bruninho.
Yellow card for Athletico Paranaense: 19’ – Felipe Aguirre.
In the upcoming fixture, Atlético Mineiro will visit Santos, while Athletico Paranaense will host Chapecoense.