Overview
- Fortaleza substitute Deyverson scored three times, converting a late penalty and then equalizing in stoppage time to erase Atlético-MG’s lead.
- Atlético-MG led 2–0 at halftime through Hulk and Vitor Hugo, regained a two-goal cushion via Dudu after Deyverson’s first strike, and then conceded twice late.
- The rescheduled 16th-round match at Arena MRV finished with Atlético-MG on 44 points in ninth place and Fortaleza on 31 in 19th.
- Both teams were depleted, with Fortaleza missing eight players through suspensions, injuries and an international call-up, and Atlético-MG without multiple starters due to the FIFA window and injuries.
- The clubs now turn to tight schedules, with Atlético-MG visiting Red Bull Bragantino on Sunday and Fortaleza traveling to face Bahia on November 20.