Serie A Regular Season - 10
Atletico-MG 2 - 1 FT Atletico Paranaense
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
6' Victor Hugo
F. Aguirre 19'
HT
↓ S. Mendoza ↑Julimar 46'
↓ Dudu Kogitzki ↑Joao Cruz 46'
↓ Jadson ↑J. Portilla 46'
69' ↓ Cuello ↑Dudu
70' ↓ T. Perez ↑M. Cisse
70' ↓ Reinier ↑Bernard
↓ Leo Derik ↑Leozinho 75'
77' ↓ Victor Hugo ↑Gustavo Scarpa
80' Gustavo Scarpa (Natanael)
86' ↓ Hulk ↑M. Cassierra
Julimar (Joao Cruz) 88'
↓ Luiz Gustavo ↑Bruninho 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atletico-MG
Goalkeepers
Everson 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Natanael 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
69%
Duel Win %
Ruan 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Vitor Hugo 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Renan Lodi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Victor Hugo 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Tomás Pérez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Alan Franco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Cuello
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Gabriel Delfim 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lyanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángelo Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kauã Pascini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Román
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexsander
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Scarpa 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Mamady Cissé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Cassierra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atletico Paranaense
Goalkeepers
Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Arthur Dias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Felipe Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Esquivel 
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
60
Passes
15
Duels
Midfielders
Gastón Benavídez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jádson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Luiz Gustavo
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
63
Passes
7
Duels
Leonardo Derik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Steven Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Kevin Viveros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Mycael
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Léo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Junior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Camilo Portilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Cruz 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
48
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Bruno Braga Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Zapelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julimar 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Renan Peixoto Nepomuceno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leozinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2024 | Atletico-MG | 1 - 0 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Arena MRV |
| 11/16/2024 | Atletico Paranaense | 1 - 0 | Atletico-MG | Serie A | Ligga Arena |
| 09/02/2023 | Atletico Paranaense | 1 - 1 | Atletico-MG | Serie A | Ligga Arena |
| 05/23/2023 | Atletico-MG | 2 - 1 | Atletico Paranaense | CONMEBOL Libertadores | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 04/30/2023 | Atletico-MG | 2 - 1 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Estádio Raimundo Sampaio |
| 04/19/2023 | Atletico Paranaense | 2 - 1 | Atletico-MG | CONMEBOL Libertadores | Arena da Baixada |
| 08/07/2022 | Atletico-MG | 2 - 3 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 04/17/2022 | Atletico Paranaense | 0 - 1 | Atletico-MG | Serie A | Arena da Baixada |
| 12/16/2021 | Atletico Paranaense | 1 - 2 | Atletico-MG | Copa Do Brasil | Arena da Baixada |
| 12/12/2021 | Atletico-MG | 4 - 0 | Atletico Paranaense | Copa Do Brasil | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
12/08/2024
11/16/2024
09/02/2023
05/23/2023
04/30/2023
04/19/2023
08/07/2022
04/17/2022
12/16/2021
12/12/2021
Atletico-MG Win
Atletico Paranaense Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +7
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -8
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 12 | 29 | 22 | 10 | +12 | |
| 2 | Flamengo | 11 | 23 | 20 | 10 | +10 | |
| 3 | Fluminense | 12 | 23 | 21 | 15 | +6 | |
| 4 | Sao Paulo | 13 | 23 | 17 | 11 | +6 | |
| 5 | Bahia | 12 | 21 | 17 | 14 | +3 | |
| 6 | Atletico Paranaense | 12 | 19 | 17 | 14 | +3 | |
| 7 | Coritiba | 13 | 19 | 15 | 13 | +2 | |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 12 | 17 | 15 | 14 | +1 | |
| 9 | Botafogo | 12 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 0 | |
| 10 | Vasco DA Gama | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | -1 | |
| 11 | Gremio | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | -1 | |
| 12 | Cruzeiro | 13 | 16 | 17 | 21 | -4 | |
| 13 | Vitoria | 11 | 15 | 11 | 14 | -3 | |
| 14 | Corinthians | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | -2 | |
| 15 | Atletico-MG | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | -1 | |
| 16 | Internacional | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | -2 | |
| 17 | Santos | 13 | 14 | 18 | 21 | -3 | |
| 18 | Mirassol | 12 | 9 | 13 | 18 | -5 | |
| 19 | Remo | 13 | 8 | 13 | 23 | -10 | |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 11 | 8 | 11 | 22 | -11 |
P: 12 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: -10
P: 11 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Galo Survive Late Scare as Substitutes Steal the Show
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. An explosive start and a chaotic finish delivered a thoroughly entertaining clash that tested the tactical depth of both managers.
Early Intent
The Intensity was evident instantly as Atletico-MG seized absolute control at Arena MRV. Victor Hugo shattered the deadlock in the sixth minute, immediately rewriting the script. Rather than retreating, Atletico Paranaense answered the bell, turning the pitch into an expansive battlefield. With possession shared evenly down the middle at 50%, the midfield essentially turned into a high-speed transit zone. Both sides committed fully to attacking football, combining for an impressive 27 total shots throughout the evening. However, the visitors struggled to find their clinical edge despite pushing heavily and forcing ten corners over the ninety minutes. The hosts absorbed this set-piece pressure intelligently, relying on a compact defensive shape to weather the early storm after their crucial breakthrough.
The Bench Impact
The Balance of power shifted dynamically as legs tired and managers turned to their dugouts. The visitors probed continuously, demanding constant vigilance from Everson, who produced two vital saves to maintain the narrow advantage. Ahead of him, Ruan organized the rearguard with absolute authority, sweeping up loose balls and stifling central incursions. The pivotal turning point arrived in the 80th minute via a masterstroke substitution. Gustavo Scarpa, freshly introduced to the fray, found space in the box and connected perfectly with a pinpoint delivery from Natanael. That swift attacking transition seemingly put the result beyond all doubt, showcasing the lethal efficiency required to conquer tight encounters in the upper half of the table.
Holding the Line
Despite facing a two-goal deficit, the visitors flatly refused to surrender, elevating the Stakes in the dying moments. Their own substitute, Julimar, validated his introduction by snatching a resilient 88th-minute lifeline after latching onto a precise pass from Joao Cruz. Suddenly, the Upset Factor lingered heavily in the Belo Horizonte air as a frantic stoppage time ensued. Yet, the hosts managed the clock expertly, shutting down the late barrage to secure all three points. This 2-1 triumph lifts the victors to tenth place, firmly entrenching them in the Copa Sudamericana qualification picture. For the defeated visitors, it marks a frustrating missed opportunity to close the gap on the league leaders, stalling their ambitious top-four pursuit.
Key Questions
What made Victor Hugo the Man of the Match?
Victor Hugo dictated the early tempo, scoring a crucial 6th-minute opener and delivering two key passes to keep the visitors constantly on the back foot.
How did substitute Victor Hugo change the game?
While he actually started the match, Victor Hugo's immediate impact with a 6th-minute goal completely altered the tactical landscape, forcing the visitors to chase the game early.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Mid-Table Tension at the MRV Arena: Finding Consistency in Serie A
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. This clash serves as a vital early-season litmus test to determine whether the hosts can salvage their campaign or if the visitors will solidify their top-six credentials.
The Setup
Stepping onto the pitch at the magnificent MRV Arena this April 05, 2026, both sides have major points to prove to their demanding fanbases. Atletico-MG are currently stranded down in 13th place with just eight points, struggling severely to piece together consecutive results in the league. They will inevitably lean heavily on the seasoned Renan Lodi to orchestrate passing sequences from the back and bring order to a truly chaotic Form rating. Meanwhile, 6th-placed Atletico Paranaense arrive full of confidence, boasting 13 points and a potent Stars metric that masks some of their lingering defensive vulnerabilities on the road. Though the outright Stakes might feel relatively modest so early in round 10 of the campaign, the sheer tactical Balance of the tie points to a fiercely contested affair. With a combined expectation hovering above three goals per match, the defensive lines and shot-stoppers—especially home goalkeeper Everson—will be stretched to their absolute physical limits.
Key Battle
Tonight’s decisive tactical conflict will be relentlessly waged between the robust home midfield block and the highly explosive away attacking unit. Rather than relying on isolated individual heroics, the hosts must operate as a cohesive unit to completely close down the passing lanes in the centre of the park. If they fail to adequately disrupt the tempo and apply high pressure, the visitors' incredibly swift transitional play will ruthlessly exploit the vast pockets of space left behind the advancing full-backs.
Our Prediction
We fully anticipate a tightly contested draw or a remarkably narrow home victory to emerge from the chaos. The hosts will likely command the early spells of possession, dictating the tempo, but the visitors' lethal and calculated counter-attacks ensure they will absolutely not leave empty-handed. Expect a thrilling 2-1 or 2-2 scoreline, with the most decisive, match-altering moments arriving late in the second half as tired legs inevitably create glaring defensive gaps.