In penalties, Atlético-MG defeated Atlético Bucaramanga 3 x 1, after a 1 x 0 loss in regular time, and qualified for the round of 16 in the Conmebol South American Cup.
At Arena MRV, Galo missed many opportunities, especially with Hulk and Dudu, and ended up punished at the end of the first half, when Mena headed to open the score for the visitors.
The tumultuous week of Atlético-MG, with players going to court to demand the payment of overdue salaries, made the atmosphere in the stadium heavy.
Scarpa and Rony – insulted and accused of being “mercenaries” – were the favorite targets of the Massa.
In the second half, the scenario did not change. Atlético-MG went after the Colombians, hit the crossbar and missed many opportunities.
Atlético-MG: Hulk, Gabriel Menino and Everson scored; Scarpa, Bernard missed
Atlético Bucaramanga: Diego Chavez converted; Henao, Mena and Zarate missed
With the qualification, Atlético-MG will face Godoy Cruz in the round of 16 of the South American Cup!
Galo returns to the field on Sunday (27), when they visit Flamengo, at Maracanã, for the 17th round of the Brasileirão.
📸 DOUGLAS MAGNO – AFP or licensors
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