Atlético-MG lose again, Vitória escape Brasileirão drop zone | OneFootball

This Sunday, Atlético-MG was defeated by Vitória by 1 to 0, at Barradão, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The only goal of the match was scored by Erick, at the beginning of the game.

Thus, Galo, still without a coach after Cuca's departure, reached the fourth consecutive game without a win, with three consecutive losses. The team from Minas Gerais has 24 points and is in 13th place. Rubro-Negro, on the other hand, recovered from the historic thrashing suffered against Flamengo by 8 to 0, reached 22 points and left the relegation zone, now in 16th place.

Now, both teams pause their respective duels to make room for the Fifa date games. Atlético-MG returns to the fields on September 11th, Thursday, at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Cruzeiro, for the return of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, at Mineirão. Vitória, for its part, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, visits Fortaleza, at Castelão, at 4 pm on the 13th, a Saturday.

Vitória x Atlético-MG: the match

First half

Vitória opened the scoring 6 minutes into the first half. Erick received a pass from Osvaldo on the right side of the penalty area and finished with a placed shot, in the right angle of Everson, with no chance of defense.

During the rest of the first half, Atlético-MG tried to respond with shots from Hulk and Cuello, while Vitória created opportunities with Kayzer and Willian Oliveira, but goalkeeper Arcanjo and Leão's defense managed to prevent further goals. At halftime, the score remained 1 to 0 for Vitória at Barradão.

Second half

In the second half, Atlético-MG tried to press for the equalizer, but hit the post, in good saves by Lucas Arcanjo and also in finishing errors. Cuello hit the post in an individual play, Hulk scared with shots from outside and Scarpa almost scored in a crossed finish.

Vitória responded in counterattacks: Fabri forced Everson to a great save, Ronald even came face to face, but was offside, and Ramon also posed a threat.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET VITÓRIA 1 X 0 ATLÉTICO-MG

Championship: 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship Date: August 31, 2025, Sunday Time: 6:30 pm (Brasília time) Location: Manoel Barradas Stadium (Barradão), in Salvador (BA) Referee: Alex Gomes Stefano (RJ) Assistants: Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Correa (RJ) and Alex dos Santos (RJ) VAR: Marcio Henrique de Gois (SP) Yellow cards: Gabriel Baralhas and Willian Oliveira (Vitória); Vitor Hugo, Alexsander and Junior Alonso (Atlético-MG)

GOAL Vitória: Erick, at 6′ of the 1st half.

VITÓRIA: Lucas Arcanjo; Paulo Roberto (Edu), Camutanga, Lucas Halter and Ramon; Baralhas, Willian Oliveira and Aitor (Matheuzinho); Erick (Fabri), Osvaldo (Ronald Lopes) and Renato Kayzer (Carlinhos). Coach: Rodrigo Chagas (interim).

ATLÉTICO-MG: Everson; Natanael (Gabriel Teixeira), Junior Alonso, Vitor Hugo (Reinier) and Guilherme Arana; Alan Franco, Alexsander (Gabriel Menino); Gustavo Scarpa (Rony); Hulk, Cuello and Dudu (Igor Gomes). Coach: Lucas Gonçalves (interim).

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