After defeat at Arena MRV, Rafael Menin calls it a complete embarrassment | OneFootball

The defeat of Atlético by Palmeiras, 3-0, on the night of this Wednesday (03), at Arena MRV, generated strong internal and external reactions. One of the shareholders of the black-and-white SAF, Rafael Menin, used his official profile on X (formerly Twitter) to express himself just minutes after the final whistle — and he did not spare criticism of the club's performance this season.

“Complete disgrace! Everything went wrong this year, the fans deserve much more. Work more and much better in 2026”, wrote Menin, in a tone of frustration that echoed the sentiment of the fans after another disappointing result.

Protests at Arena MRV

The investor's outburst comes amid a growing climate of tension. During the game, a large part of the little over 13,000 fans present at the Arena protested strongly against the SAF shareholders, with insults directed at the club's management.

The protests, which had been gaining momentum over the past few weeks, reached a new level after Wednesday's setback.

The heavy atmosphere at the end of this year contrasted with what was expected at the beginning of 2025, when Atlético projected a year of sporting and financial consolidation. However, the team accumulated eliminations, fluctuations in the Brasileirão, and now reaches the final stretch needing a victory in the last round to secure a spot in the 2025 Copa Sudamericana, missing out on the Copa Libertadores for another year.

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