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Grêmio kept some players and lost 3-1 to Atlético-MG this Saturday, in Mineirão, for the 12th day of Brasileirão. The loss for the competition leader was digested by a sincere David Braz in the post-match interview.
When leaving the field, the tricolor captain of the night recognized the merits of Jorge Sampaoli’s team. The defender also said that Grêmio suffered the third goal when he was superior in the second half and that mistakes must be taken as learning.
– We knew it was going to be difficult. We face the leader. Job very well done by Sampaoli. We ended up scoring the best goal in the second half. Patience. Is learning. We face a great team. You have to give your opponent credit – says David Braz.
David Braz in Grêmio x Atlético-MG – Photo: Lucas Uebel / Disclosure Grêmio
In his analysis, the defender cited the good time experienced by Atlético-MG and also the rival’s longest rest period. El Gallo disputes only the Brazilian Championship, while Grêmio participates in the Libertadores.
– Atlético are in a good moment, they had the whole week to work. It is not an excuse, but it helps a little to the rival who has had to work all week. We try to get some players to rest. It had merits. He is turning the key to qualify in the next phase of the Libertadores – he points out.
With the defeat, Grêmio continues with 13 points, but falls to 13th place in the table. Tricolor returns to the field for Brasileirão next Saturday, at 5pm, for Gre-Nal da Arena, for matchday 13.
Before, however, the focus is on the Libertadores. Grêmio faces Universidad Católica next Tuesday, at 7:15 pm, in Arena, for the fifth day of Group E.
