Pressure, crisis and risk: Atlético in a tough spot in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Atlético is going through its most complicated phase of the season. Currently in 13th place in the Brazilian Championship, Galo could finish the round in 16th position, the first spot outside the relegation zone, if the results don't go their way. The situation worries the fans, who have shown dissatisfaction not only with the results but also with the team's performance.

Since returning from the FIFA Club World Cup, the outlook has been disheartening. In 20 matches played (including the Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil, and Copa Sudamericana), Atlético has managed only 5 wins, along with 3 draws and 11 losses—a performance far below what was expected from the squad assembled at the start of the season.

In the Brasileirão, the numbers are even more alarming: in 10 games, Galo has achieved only one win, two draws, and suffered seven defeats. This negative streak has turned the fans' pressure into protest.

Protest at the airport

After the 1-0 defeat to Botafogo last Saturday (20th), at Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, members of organized fan groups went to Confins airport to demand explanations from the players. The meeting included the presence of Guilherme Arana, goalkeeper Everson, and football director Victor Bagy, who spoke with the fans upon the team's arrival. The situation was closely monitored by security guards and military police officers.

Decision in the Sudamericana

Amid the turbulence in the Brasileirão, Atlético will have a decisive clash in the Copa Sudamericana this Wednesday (24th), at 7 p.m., at Arena MRV. Galo hosts Bolívar (BOL) in the second leg of the quarterfinals. In the first match, in La Paz, the teams drew, and a simple win in Belo Horizonte secures Galo a spot in the semifinals of the competition.

The international match could be Atlético's chance to regain confidence and respond to the fans, but the warning signs remain on at Cidade do Galo.

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