In a gripping encounter on Tuesday for matchday 36, Atlético Mineiro and Flamengo ended up with no clear winner at the Arena MRV.
The match started brightly for Atlético Mineiro, who took the lead in the 34th minute thanks to Bernard’s strike. However, Flamengo found their equalizer in the dying moments of the match with Bruno Henrique scoring in the 46th minute of the second half.
It was an edge-of-the-seat moment as Samuel Lino hit the woodwork twice, denying Flamengo the opportunity to celebrate earlier.
Bruno Henrique was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, netting one goal and attempting two shots on target against Atlético Mineiro. On the other side, Bernard also shone for the home team, contributing with a goal and two attempts on goal.
Atlético Mineiro’s coach, Jorge Sampaoli, set up his team in a 3-6-1 formation with Éverson in goal; Renzo Saravia, Vitor Hugo, and Júnior Alonso forming the defense; Natanael, Alan Franco, Alexsander, Guilherme Arana, Bernard, and Dudu in the midfield; and Hulk leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Flamengo’s Filipe Kasmirski opted for a 4-5-1 strategy featuring Agustín Rossi as the goalkeeper; Emerson Royal, Danilo, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas in defense; Erick Pulgar, Evertton, Luiz Araújo, Jorge Carrascal, and Samuel Lino in midfield; and Wallace Yan upfront.
Referee Rafael Rodrigo Klein officiated the match.
At the end of the match, the home team sits in 11th place with 45 points, while Flamengo continues to lead the tournament with 75 points.
Substitutions in Atlético Mineiro
45’ – Vitor Hugo out for Ruan Tressoldi, Wallace Yan out for Bruno Henrique
55’ – Hulk out for Rony
56’ – Natanael out for Iván Román
82’ – Bernard out for Reinier
Caution for Atlético Mineiro:
8’ – Natanael (Holding the opponent to prevent advancing), 22’ – Éverson (Delaying the game), 32’ – Bernard (Unsporting behavior)
Red Card for Atlético Mineiro:
48’ – Rony (Straight red)
Substitutions in Flamengo
52’ – Jorge Carrascal out for Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Evertton out for Jorginho
66’ – Samuel Lino out for Everton Cebolinha, Dudu out for Caio Paulista
73’ – Luiz Araújo out for Gonzalo Plata
Caution for Flamengo:
28’ – Erick Pulgar (Unsporting behavior), 40’ – Bruno Henrique (Unsporting behavior)