In a hard-fought match at Arena MRV, Atlético Mineiro triumphed over Sport Recife with a clear score of 3-1. The game’s opening goal came just 8 minutes in, when Vitor Hugo capitalized on a cross from Rony to find the net. Despite their efforts, Sport Recife couldn’t close the gap as Guilherme Arana added another goal for Atlético Mineiro in the 37th minute with a powerful shot. Rony followed up with a third goal in the 62nd minute, sealing the fate of the match.
Sport Recife did manage to put one on the board through Derik Lacerda, who scored from the penalty spot in the 81st minute, but it was too late to change the outcome.
A key moment in the match was Vitor Hugo’s early goal, which set the tone for Atlético Mineiro’s impressive performance. Rony was instrumental throughout the match, being named the man of the match after scoring one goal and attempting six shots on target.
Defensively, Guilherme Arana also made his mark by contributing a goal while playing a crucial role in maintaining the team’s solidity at the back.
Atlético Mineiro’s coach, Jorge Sampaoli, deployed a 4-3-3 formation with Éverson in goal, supported by defenders Renzo Saravia, Lyanco, Vitor Hugo, and Guilherme Arana. The midfield included Fausto Vera, Igor Gomes, and Gustavo Scarpa, with Bernard, Rony, and Dudu leading the attack.
On the other side, Sport Recife, managed by Daniel Barion, lined up in a 5-4-1 formation with Gabriel Vasconcelos guarding the net and a defense formed by Aderlan, Rafael Thyere, Ramon Menezes, Luan Cândido, and Igor Cariús. Their midfield consisted of Zé Lucas, Christian Rivera, Matheusinho, and Hyoran, with Derik Lacerda as the lone forward.
Referee Alex Gomes Stefano officiated the match.
Looking ahead, Atlético Mineiro will face off against Cruzeiro in their next fixture, while Sport Recife prepares to take on Ceará. Currently, Atlético Mineiro sits in 14th place with 32 points, whereas Sport Recife is at the bottom of the standings in 20th place with just 16 points.
Atlético Mineiro Substitutions
17’ 1st half – Lyanco out, Ruan Tressoldi in
58’ 2nd half – Bernard out, Natanael in; Dudu out, Biel in
66’ 2nd half – Guilherme Arana out, Caio Paulista in; Gustavo Scarpa out, Hulk in
Yellow Cards for Atlético Mineiro:
38’ 1st half – Guilherme Arana (removed jersey), 43’ 1st half – Igor Gomes (unsporting behavior), 40’ 2nd half – Vitor Hugo (unsporting behavior), and 48’ 2nd half – Hulk (simulation of foul)
Sport Recife Substitutions
45’ 2nd half – Zé Lucas out, Lucas Lima in; Igor Cariús out, Romarinho in
74’ 2nd half – Aderlan out, Matheus Alexandre in
76’ 2nd half – Rodrigo Atencio out, Sérgio Oliveira in
Yellow Cards for Sport Recife:
7’ 2nd half – Ramon Menezes (unsporting behavior) and 39’ 2nd half – Christian Rivera (unsporting behavior)