Arana vents after Atlético-MG lose to Bragantino: "We're outraged" | OneFootball

Guilherme Arana left the field quite dissatisfied with Atlético-MG’s defeat to Red Bull Bragantino this Sunday, by 2-0, in Bragança Paulista, in a match brought forward from the 37th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

The left-back stated that, despite the upcoming Copa Sudamericana final scheduled for next Saturday, the team’s focus was entirely on the match against Bragantino. He acknowledged that the team produced little offensively and failed in the final pass.

“Our minds were focused on today’s game. It was more important because it comes before the final. So we have to treat every match with immense importance. I think we created little. And when we did create, I think we lacked the final adjustments in the pass to find the teammate in the best position to finish. But unfortunately, we lost. We are outraged by our defeat. And now, yes, it’s time to think about the big decision we have on Saturday,” he said to Premiere.

Arana also highlighted the role of the fans throughout a turbulent year and called on Atlético supporters to back the team in the final.

“When the fans are with us, it’s like having an extra player, especially in this season that was very turbulent. They were with us, supporting us in the toughest moments of the season. And now it’s no different. We have a big final to play on Saturday and all the support is valid and very important,” he concluded.

Current standings

With this result, Atlético-MG remains in tenth place, with 45 points. Now, the team turns its attention to the Copa Sudamericana final, against Lanús, scheduled for next Saturday, in Asunción, Paraguay.

Next match

Lanús vs Atlético-MG Competition: Copa Sudamericana Final Date and time: 11/22 (Saturday), at 5pm (Brasília time) Venue: Estadio Defensores del Chaco, in Asunción, Paraguay

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