Atlético‑MG Beats Fluminense 3-1 at Arena MRV

Overview

• Atlético‑MG overturned a goalless first half to win 3-1 on Saturday with Reinier (15'), Cuello (17') and Vitão (35') scoring and Rodrigo Castillo pulling one back at 44'.
• The victory moved Atlético to seventh in the Brasileirão with 39 points and preserved an 11‑match home unbeaten streak while Fluminense stayed on 45 points in fourth place.
• The match drew 20,073 spectators and featured coaches Eduardo Domínguez for Atlético and Marcão for Fluminense with mostly the lineups reported in the match sheet.
• Both teams immediately turn to continental ties next week with Fluminense travelling to play Platense in the Libertadores and Atlético needing a multi-goal win over Santos in the Sul‑Americana return leg.
• The result boosts Atlético’s morale before the Sul‑Americana test and raises questions about Fluminense’s rotation choices and attacking depth despite Castillo’s late goal.