Atlético Mineiro surge as Cuello inspires statement away win | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Atlético Mineiro beat Chapecoense 4-0 at Arena Condá. Bernard opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. Reinier and Tomás Cuello struck (30.) and (35.) to put Galo three up by half-time, then Dudu sealed it in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time. Atlético-MG controlled the ball with 55.0% possession and produced eight shots on target to Chape's four. Galo rise from 14th to 10th and host Athletico Paranaense next, while Chape drop from 16th to 18th and face Vitória at home.

Player of the Match: Tomás Cuello dictated the game, scoring once, supplying another and creating six key chances to power Galo's first half surge.

Stat of the Match: Tomás Cuello made six key passes, a creative high that underpinned Atlético-MG's chance volume.

Three Things We Learned: Galo's attacking core clicked, with three different scorers establishing a decisive first half cushion. Chape produced 19 attempts but hit the target only four times, reflecting their struggle to test Everson. The standings shift is stark, with Galo climbing from 14th to 10th as Verdão do Oeste slide from 16th to 18th.