Serie A Gameweek 26
Sao Paulo 2 - 0 FT Atletico-MG
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
35' Gustavo Santana
↓ Bernard Anício Caldeira Duarte ↑Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos 45'
↓ Reinier Jesus Carvalho ↑Mateo Cassierra 45'
↓ Kevin Castaño ↑Vitor Hugo Franchescoli de Souza 45'
HT
63' ↓ Gustavo Santana ↑Jonathan Calleri
63' ↓ Danielzinho ↑Pablo Maia
64' ↓ Wendell ↑Iago Amaral Borduchi
67' Luciano (Artur Victor Guimarães)
69' Iago Amaral Borduchi (Lucas Ramon)
↓ Alexsander Cristhian Gomes da Costa ↑Alan Minda 70'
↓ Victor Hugo Gomes Silva ↑Gustavo Scarpa 81'
81' ↓ Artur Victor Guimarães ↑Djhordney Ferreira
85' ↓ Luciano ↑Aldemir Ferreira
90'+1 Djhordney Ferreira
Tomás Cuello 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sao Paulo
Goalkeepers
Rafael 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
R. Arboleda 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Domingos Duarte
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sabino 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Lucas Ramon 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.4
Rating
Danielzinho 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Marcos Antônio 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
70
Passes
10
Duels
Wendell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Artur
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
G. Santana
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Luciano 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Carlos Coronel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Iago 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
R. Tolói
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cauly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Newton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Maia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Calleri 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Ryan Francisco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atletico-MG
Goalkeepers
Gabriel Delfim 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Natanael
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Victor Hugo
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Renan Lodi 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Midfielders
A. Franco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexsander
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
T. Cuello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Castaño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Bernard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Forwards
Reinier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
BENCH
Robert
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pedro Cobra
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Vitor Hugo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Pascini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Lemos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamady Cisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Scarpa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fred
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Minda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Cassierra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | Atletico-MG | 1 - 0 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Arena MRV |
| 08/24/2025 | Sao Paulo | 2 - 0 | Atletico-MG | Serie A | Estadio Do MorumBIS |
| 04/06/2025 | Atletico-MG | 0 - 0 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | MRV Arena |
| 11/24/2024 | Sao Paulo | 2 - 2 | Atletico-MG | Serie A | MorumBIS |
| 09/13/2024 | Atletico-MG | 0 - 0 | Sao Paulo | Copa Do Brasil | Arena MRV |
| 08/29/2024 | Sao Paulo | 0 - 1 | Atletico-MG | Copa Do Brasil | MorumBIS |
| 07/12/2024 | Atletico-MG | 2 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Arena MRV |
| 12/03/2023 | Atletico-MG | 2 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 08/06/2023 | Sao Paulo | 0 - 2 | Atletico-MG | Serie A | Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo |
| 11/02/2022 | Sao Paulo | 2 - 2 | Atletico-MG | Serie A | Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo |
03/18/2026
08/24/2025
04/06/2025
11/24/2024
09/13/2024
08/29/2024
07/12/2024
12/03/2023
08/06/2023
11/02/2022
Sao Paulo Win
Atletico-MG Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +24
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +12
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: +2
P: 25 GD: +3
P: 25 GD: +3
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -12
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +24
P: 24 GD: +27
P: 25 GD: +12
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 24 GD: +1
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -10
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A MorumBIS Masterclass: Sao Paulo Suffocate Toothless Atletico-MG
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. A relentless attacking siege finally broke the visitors' resistance, proving Sao Paulo's continental ambitions remain very much alive.
The Opening Siege
The match commenced with Sao Paulo dictating terms from the very first whistle, instantly turning the Estadio Do MorumBIS into a cauldron of attacking football. The hosts established a fierce Intensity that left Atletico-MG gasping for air, pinned hopelessly inside their own defensive third. While they only slightly edged possession, the home side completely monopolised the dangerous areas, racking up a staggering 15 corners and unleashing a relentless barrage of shots. The stadium erupted in the 35th minute when Gustavo Santana powerfully found the back of the net, only for VAR to dramatically intervene and chalk it off. That crucial intervention preserved a highly fragile Balance on the scoreboard, even as the overwhelmed visitors failed to register a single shot on target throughout the first half.
The Breakthrough
The inevitable turning point finally arrived in the second half when the persistent waves of attacking pressure finally breached the dam. After accumulating a massive 23 total attempts, Luciano successfully shattered the stubborn deadlock in the 67th minute, capitalising brilliantly on a sharp, incisive delivery from Artur Victor Guimarães. Any fleeting hopes of a visiting resurgence were instantly crushed by this breakthrough. Just two short minutes later, a masterstroke from the dugout paid ultimate dividends. Substitute Iago Amaral Borduchi, who had only stepped onto the pitch in the 64th minute, connected perfectly with Lucas Ramon to emphatically double the lead, shifting the Upset Factor firmly out of the equation and effectively killing the contest.
The Aftermath
The closing stages saw the hosts expertly manage the clock, anchored by a fiercely commanding display from R. Arboleda in the heart of the defence. The centre-back ensured the deeply frustrated visitors never sniffed a potential comeback, expertly sweeping up danger and cementing a highly deserved clean sheet. Given the mid-table Stakes in the race for Copa Sudamericana qualification, this dominant result serves as a massive boost for the hosts, lifting them confidently away from a patchy run of domestic form. For the visitors, their total lack of attacking threat will raise serious alarm bells back home; despite their otherwise solid recent unbeaten streak, they were completely outclassed and outworked in every single department.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR denied Gustavo Santana a 35th-minute goal, forcing Sao Paulo to maintain their relentless attacking pressure deep into the second half before finally breaking the deadlock.
How did substitute Luciano change the game?
While Luciano actually started the match, his crucial 67th-minute strike finally shattered the deadlock, opening the floodgates for Sao Paulo to secure a dominant victory.
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.
Atletico-MG Look to Capitalize on Stumbling Sao Paulo
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. A stark contrast in momentum defines this clash, as the surging visitors aim to exploit a fragile home side desperate for a turnaround.
The Setup
Sao Paulo return to the Estadio Do MorumBIS searching for answers. Their dismal run of league results (LDLDL) has them slipping to 13th in the Serie A standings on 27 points. Meanwhile, Atletico-MG travel with a Form rating boosted by a stellar unbeaten streak (WDWDW). The visitors sit 7th on 36 points and are eyeing the upper echelons of the table. Despite the nine-point gap, our Balance metric suggests a surprisingly tight affair on the pitch. With modest Stakes in this mid-table encounter, the fixture represents a battle of tactical discipline and pride rather than immediate survival.
Key Battle
The wings will dictate the flow of this match. Sao Paulo rely heavily on Ferreirinha to provide width and creative spark in the final third. He faces a colossal challenge trying to match the output of Tomás Cuello, who brings elite firepower to the Atletico-MG attack. If the visitors manage to isolate the home defence on the counter, Cuello has the Stars quality necessary to ruthlessly finish them off.
Our Prediction
Atletico-MG’s supreme confidence should give them the decisive edge, but the Estadio Do MorumBIS is never an easy venue to conquer. Expect the visitors to strike swiftly on the counter-attack, exposing the hosts' current defensive frailties. A narrow 2-1 away victory feels likely, with Cuello continuing his scorching hot streak.