Overview

• The opening match of Brasileirão round 26 at Arena MRV ended goalless after Atlético controlled stretches without finding a decisive touch.
• Rony hit the post twice and extended his scoreless run to 22 matches, while goalkeeper Jandrei delivered the key saves for Juventude.
• The draw lifted Atlético to 13th on 29 points, and Juventude stayed 17th with 23 points in the relegation zone.
• Jorge Sampaoli’s side missed suspended Éverson, Arana, Alonso and Hulk, along with injured Cuello, which blunted its attack.
• Next fixtures: Atlético visit Fluminense on 4 October, and Juventude host Fortaleza on 5 October.