Pablo Maia, Ferraresi and Bobadilla star in São Paulo win over Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Pablo Maia and Bobadilla took part in São Paulo’s first goal against Atlético-M (Photo: Paulo Pinto/São Paulo FC)

Pablo Maia and Bobadilla played a “dual role” in the victory of São Paulo against Atlético-MG. In addition to their responsibility for marking in midfield, the pair of defensive midfielders created the play that led to the team’s first goal at Morumbi. Another standout on the field was defender Nahuel Ferraresi, who won all his defensive duels and also took an active part in attacking plays, pushing up the right side.

The victory can also be credited to Hernán Crespo, who set up a solid defensive team that knew how to create good attacking moves. Atlético never threatened Tricolor at any point. :

Rafael: 6. Honestly, he was a spectator on the field. In stoppage time, he watched the ball hit the crossbar.

Ferraresi: 7.5. What a match! Played on the right side of the defense. Brought security to the sector and tried to help the right side in attacking moves.

Sabino: 6.5. Tried to keep it simple, without trying to invent anything. That’s already great.

Alan Franco: 7. Anticipated at least 3 plays, with tackles that generated São Paulo counterattacks.

Cédric Soares: 7. Did exactly what every São Paulo fan expects: brought defensive balance and got to the byline to help the attack. Delivered a beautiful assist for Tapia’s goal.

Marcos Antônio: 7. Was standing out on the field, anticipating plays, helping the attack with quick and purposeful passes, but had to leave after claiming a thigh injury. Was replaced by Rodriguinho.

Pablo Maia: 7.5. In the three-center-back system, the midfielder had more freedom to push forward. This was essential for him to attack more and be rewarded with a beautiful goal.

Bobadilla: 7.5. Has been playing well for a while, progress that has Crespo’s direct involvement. Provided the assist for Pablo Maia and stitched together good attacking plays.

Enzo Díaz: 6. Solid on the left side and active in the attacking sector.

André Silva: 5. Quiet performance.

Ferreirinha: 5.5. Had a great chance to increase São Paulo’s lead, but his shot was saved by Everson. Was substituted.

Rodriguinho: 6.5. Very skillful and added a special touch to the midfield’s creativity.

Luciano: 7. Came on for Ferreirinha in the 17th minute of the second half. The guy is a star. The forward delivered a backheel pass to Cédric, who found Tapia free to score.

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