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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Thu, Oct 8
Português
Atletico Paranaense
2-2
Atletico-MG
⚡ Intensity 100
⚖️ Balance 85
🏆 Stakes 56
🎲 Upset 44
Stoppage-time chaos at Arena da Baixada.

Win Probability

  • Atletico Paranaense 45%
  • Draw 29%
  • Atletico-MG 26%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Stoppage-Time Mayhem: 46 Shots and a Cinematic Draw

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A breathtaking thriller at Arena da Baixada that exploded into life with VAR controversy and a stunning double climax deep in stoppage time.

The Opening Exchange

Atletico Paranaense wasted no time imposing their will at Arena da Baixada. Kerwin Vargas drew first blood in the eighth minute, converting a slick feed from Gilberto to set the tone. An incredibly high Intensity was evident as the hosts launched a relentless barrage of attacks. Yet, Atletico-MG refused to buckle under the early pressure. Veteran Bernard silenced the home crowd by netting a 27th-minute equaliser against the run of play. From that moment, the pitch transformed into a sprawling battlefield of transition play, laying the groundwork for a chaotic and physically demanding second half.

The VAR Disruption

The narrative fractured completely past the hour mark as technology took centre stage. Home celebrations were cut drastically short when Claudinho had his 64th-minute strike chalked off upon review. The momentum shift accelerated when Tomás Pérez was shown a straight red card following a 72nd-minute monitor check. A total collapse of defensive Balance saw the visitors pinned entirely inside their own box. They survived this siege largely thanks to Gabriel Delfim. The heroic goalkeeper stood on his head, producing eight spectacular saves to repel a ferocious 31-shot overall onslaught from the home side.

The Stoppage-Time Climax

The dramatic crescendo arrived deep in extra time. Kevin Viveros finally broke the deadlock at the 93-minute mark, sending the stadium into raptures and seemingly securing vital points. The Stakes in the race for Copa Libertadores qualification made the goal feel decisive. However, ten-man Atletico-MG summoned one final act of defiance. Deep into the 97th minute, substitute Thiago Borbas picked out Lyanco, who snatched a miraculous 2-2 draw from the jaws of defeat. It was a punishing, unforgettable finish that leaves both sides clinging to their continental ambitions.

Key Questions

How did the red card for Tomás Pérez impact the match?

It forced Atletico-MG to defend deep with ten men for twenty minutes, surviving a massive onslaught before miraculously rescuing a point in extra time.

How did VAR change this match?

VAR was the ultimate disruptor, cancelling a 64th-minute goal for Claudinho and upgrading Tomás Pérez's foul to a straight red card in minute 73.

How dramatic was the late winner by Gabriel Delfim?

Gabriel Delfim was the heroic goalkeeper who made eight saves! The actual dramatic late stoppage-time goals were scored by Kevin Viveros and Lyanco.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
51%
49%
Atletico Paranaense 51%
Atletico-MG 49%
Shots
31
15
Atletico Paranaense 31
Atletico-MG 15
Shots on Target
10
9
Atletico Paranaense 10
Atletico-MG 9
Expected Goals (xG)
2.48
1.50
Atletico Paranaense 2.48
Atletico-MG 1.50
Passes
498
487
Atletico Paranaense 498
Atletico-MG 487
Corners
10
4
Atletico Paranaense 10
Atletico-MG 4
Fouls
13
11
Atletico Paranaense 13
Atletico-MG 11
Yellow Cards
0
2
Atletico Paranaense 0
Atletico-MG 2
Red Cards
0
1
Atletico Paranaense 0
Atletico-MG 1

Match Events

8' ⚽ Kerwin Vargas (Gilberto)
↓ Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos ↑Victor Hugo Gomes Silva 🔄 38'
HT
61' 🔄 ↓ João Victor Machado Cruz ↑Leonardo Caetano Silva
61' 🔄 ↓ Gilberto ↑Claudinho
64' • Claudinho
Tomás Cuello 🟨 67'
↓ Maycon de Andrade Barberan ↑Tomás Pérez 🔄 67'
↓ Mamady Cisse ↑Kevin Castaño 🔄 68'
Tomás Pérez • 72'
Tomás Pérez 🟥 73'
Kevin Castaño 🟨 74'
↓ Bernard Anício Caldeira Duarte ↑Igor Gomes 🔄 76'
↓ Reinier Jesus Carvalho ↑Thiago Borbas 🔄 76'
81' 🔄 ↓ Luiz Gustavo ↑Bruno Zapelli
81' 🔄 ↓ Carlos Teran ↑jorge rivaldo
90' 🔄 ↓ Lucas Esquivel ↑Gilberto Junior
90'+3 ⚽ Kevin Viveros
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Atletico Paranaense

Goalkeepers
Mycael
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Carlos Terán
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Lucas Esquivel
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Arthur Dias
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Gilberto
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Jádson
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Luiz Gustavo
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
João Cruz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Kerwin Vargas
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Stiven Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Kevin Viveros
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.1
Rating
BENCH
Santos
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Antônio Feliphe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Júnior
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Léo Pelé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Claudinho
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Chiqueti
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diogo Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Zapelli
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Luis Rivaldo Pinto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Caetano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Atletico-MG

Goalkeepers
Gabriel Delfim
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
8
Saves
8
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Natanael
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Vitor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyanco
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Renan Lodi
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Mamady Cisse
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Maycon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Tomás Cuello
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fred
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
38
Entry
Bernard
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.2
Rating
Forwards
Reinier
MAGNET
MAGNET
42
Activity
42
Activity
40
Passes
2
Duels
BENCH
Robert
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Léo Duarte
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Pascini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitor Hugo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Castaño
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Gomes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Pérez
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.2
Rating
Victor Hugo
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Alexsander
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Borbas
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.8
Rating
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
04/05/2026 Atletico-MG 2 - 1 Atletico Paranaense Serie A Arena MRV
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
04/05/2026
Serie A Arena MRV
12/08/2024
Serie A Arena MRV
11/16/2024
Serie A Ligga Arena
09/02/2023
Serie A Ligga Arena
05/23/2023
CONMEBOL Libertadores Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto
04/30/2023
Serie A Estádio Raimundo Sampaio
04/19/2023
CONMEBOL Libertadores Arena da Baixada
08/07/2022
Serie A Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto
04/17/2022
Serie A Arena da Baixada
12/16/2021
Copa Do Brasil Arena da Baixada
Atletico Paranaense Win
Atletico-MG Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Flamengo 29 61 57 25 +32 DSantos 2 - 2 Flamengo (08-10-2026)WFlamengo 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (20-09-2026)WFlamengo 2 - 1 Corinthians (13-09-2026)WRemo 0 - 1 Flamengo (06-09-2026)WFlamengo 2 - 0 Mirassol (02-09-2026)
2 Palmeiras 28 57 47 21 +26 DGremio 0 - 0 Palmeiras (20-09-2026)WPalmeiras 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (12-09-2026)DBotafogo 0 - 0 Palmeiras (06-09-2026)DMirassol 1 - 1 Palmeiras (30-08-2026)WPalmeiras 4 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (23-08-2026)
3 Atletico Paranaense 28 49 43 32 +11 WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Bahia (20-09-2026)DCoritiba 3 - 3 Atletico Paranaense (12-09-2026)LCruzeiro 3 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (06-09-2026)DAtletico Paranaense 3 - 3 Fluminense (30-08-2026)WBotafogo 2 - 3 Atletico Paranaense (24-08-2026)
4 Fluminense 28 48 44 36 +8 WCorinthians 1 - 3 Fluminense (20-09-2026)LAtletico-MG 3 - 1 Fluminense (12-09-2026)WFluminense 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (06-09-2026)DAtletico Paranaense 3 - 3 Fluminense (30-08-2026)WFluminense 2 - 1 Remo (22-08-2026)
5 Cruzeiro 29 48 44 40 +4 WCruzeiro 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (08-10-2026)WVitoria 1 - 3 Cruzeiro (20-09-2026)LSantos 2 - 1 Cruzeiro (13-09-2026)WCruzeiro 3 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (06-09-2026)LVasco DA Gama 3 - 1 Cruzeiro (30-08-2026)
6 Bahia 28 46 43 35 +8 LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Bahia (20-09-2026)WBahia 2 - 1 Remo (14-09-2026)WRB Bragantino 2 - 3 Bahia (05-09-2026)WBahia 3 - 2 Internacional (30-08-2026)WVitoria 0 - 2 Bahia (23-08-2026)
7 Atletico-MG 28 43 37 32 +5 WAtletico-MG 1 - 0 RB Bragantino (03-10-2026)DAtletico-MG 1 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (19-09-2026)WAtletico-MG 3 - 1 Fluminense (12-09-2026)LSao Paulo 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (05-09-2026)WAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Vitoria (29-08-2026)
8 Santos 29 42 45 43 +2 DSantos 2 - 2 Flamengo (08-10-2026)WSao Paulo 1 - 2 Santos (02-10-2026)WRemo 1 - 2 Santos (19-09-2026)WSantos 2 - 1 Cruzeiro (13-09-2026)WInternacional 2 - 3 Santos (06-09-2026)
9 Coritiba 28 38 37 43 -6 LVasco DA Gama 5 - 0 Coritiba (19-09-2026)DCoritiba 3 - 3 Atletico Paranaense (12-09-2026)LCoritiba 1 - 2 Mirassol (06-09-2026)WRemo 2 - 3 Coritiba (31-08-2026)WCoritiba 2 - 1 Corinthians (23-08-2026)
10 RB Bragantino 29 37 34 33 +1 DRB Bragantino 1 - 1 Mirassol (07-10-2026)LAtletico-MG 1 - 0 RB Bragantino (03-10-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (20-09-2026)DBotafogo 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (12-09-2026)LRB Bragantino 2 - 3 Bahia (05-09-2026)
11 Sao Paulo 29 36 33 34 -1 LCruzeiro 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (08-10-2026)LSao Paulo 1 - 2 Santos (02-10-2026)WSao Paulo 1 - 0 Internacional (20-09-2026)LPalmeiras 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (12-09-2026)WSao Paulo 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (05-09-2026)
12 Vitoria 29 36 32 42 -10 WVitoria 4 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (07-10-2026)LVitoria 1 - 3 Cruzeiro (20-09-2026)DMirassol 2 - 2 Vitoria (13-09-2026)WVitoria 1 - 0 Gremio (07-09-2026)LAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Vitoria (29-08-2026)
13 Botafogo 29 35 42 47 -5 LBotafogo 1 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (07-10-2026)LMirassol 2 - 0 Botafogo (19-09-2026)WBotafogo 3 - 2 Gremio (16-09-2026)DBotafogo 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (12-09-2026)DBotafogo 0 - 0 Palmeiras (06-09-2026)
14 Vasco DA Gama 28 34 36 42 -6 WBotafogo 1 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (07-10-2026)WVasco DA Gama 5 - 0 Coritiba (19-09-2026)WGremio 1 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (12-09-2026)LFluminense 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (06-09-2026)WVasco DA Gama 3 - 1 Cruzeiro (30-08-2026)
15 Mirassol 29 33 34 43 -9 DRB Bragantino 1 - 1 Mirassol (07-10-2026)WMirassol 2 - 0 Botafogo (19-09-2026)DMirassol 2 - 2 Vitoria (13-09-2026)WCoritiba 1 - 2 Mirassol (06-09-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 0 Mirassol (02-09-2026)
16 Corinthians 29 32 30 34 -4 LInternacional 2 - 1 Corinthians (07-10-2026)LCorinthians 1 - 3 Fluminense (20-09-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 1 Corinthians (13-09-2026)LCorinthians 1 - 2 Chapecoense-sc (06-09-2026)LCorinthians 0 - 1 Santos (30-08-2026)
17 Internacional 29 31 32 37 -5 WInternacional 2 - 1 Corinthians (07-10-2026)LSao Paulo 1 - 0 Internacional (20-09-2026)WChapecoense-sc 1 - 2 Internacional (12-09-2026)LInternacional 2 - 3 Santos (06-09-2026)LBahia 3 - 2 Internacional (30-08-2026)
18 Gremio 29 30 31 39 -8 DRemo 1 - 1 Gremio (07-10-2026)DGremio 0 - 0 Palmeiras (20-09-2026)LBotafogo 3 - 2 Gremio (16-09-2026)LGremio 1 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (12-09-2026)LVitoria 1 - 0 Gremio (07-09-2026)
19 Remo 29 24 33 48 -15 DRemo 1 - 1 Gremio (07-10-2026)LRemo 1 - 2 Santos (19-09-2026)LBahia 2 - 1 Remo (14-09-2026)LRemo 0 - 1 Flamengo (06-09-2026)LRemo 2 - 3 Coritiba (31-08-2026)
20 Chapecoense-sc 28 18 29 57 -28 LVitoria 4 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (07-10-2026)DAtletico-MG 1 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (19-09-2026)LChapecoense-sc 1 - 2 Internacional (12-09-2026)WCorinthians 1 - 2 Chapecoense-sc (06-09-2026)LGremio 3 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (30-08-2026)

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