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Atlético-MG’s 1-0 victory over Athletico-PR, at Arena da Baixada, will serve as Gallo’s “engine” for the important match of the next round of the Brazilian Championship. Runner-up in the competition, the Alvinegro team continues to hunt for its rival on Wednesday (16): the leader São Paulo.
After the victory in Curitiba, coach Jorge Sampaoli highlighted the importance of the result for the miners. “It gives us courage, optimism, security to face São Paulo, a very difficult game. We are going to prepare in the little time we have for this important game,” he said.
The white-collar winning goal against Huracán was scored by Eduardo Vargas at the end of the first half. El Gallo could still have taken the lead earlier, but Keno missed a penalty.
“A victory that we needed, on a very complicated field, the grass that the rival knows very well, it was a difficult game. Atlético stood up well. After missing the penalty, we kept looking, we managed to score a goal. In the second time Unfortunately, we did not convert, we ended up a bit tired also due to the rival’s need to score, but it was a clear victory, ”he commented.
The Argentine coach returned to choose the team with surprises, as Allan acted as a “false third quarterback”, leaving Captain Réver on the bench.
“Réver was not there, he is usually in the second half, and Allan moved to another position, on a higher line. In this match, we opened three crosses and he (Allan) started from the center, and then he went ahead.” He explained.
With the victory in round 25, Atlético-MG reached 46 points. São Paulo is the leader with 50 and is still playing tomorrow, against Corinthians, at Neo Química Arena.
