Overview
- Sport led 2–0 at Ilha do Retiro before Atlético-MG overturned the deficit with a four-goal burst in the second half.
- Coach Jorge Sampaoli began with a rotated side, then introduced Hulk, Gustavo Scarpa and Alexsander around the 65th minute to change the match.
- Hulk started the comeback with a long-range free kick, Rony scored twice and Alexsander added another in the 4–2 victory.
- Atlético-MG rose to 43 points and is described as virtually safe from relegation, while Sport remains on 17 points and can be mathematically demoted if Vitória or Santos win later in the round.
- Sport’s crisis includes a nine-match winless run and the recent disciplinary removal of forward Derik Lacerda, as Atlético turns to upcoming fixtures against Fortaleza and Red Bull Bragantino and Sport prepares to face Flamengo.