Gazeta Esportiva.com
·25 January 2026
América-MG held by Uberlândia, remain top of Mineiro Group B

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·25 January 2026

This Saturday, América-MG visited Uberlândia at Parque do Sábia and drew 1-1 in a match valid for the fifth round of the Campeonato Mineiro. Léo Reis scored for the home team, while Eduardo Person scored for the visitors.
With this result, América-MG reached nine points and increased its lead at the top of Group B in the Campeonato Mineiro, since Pouso Alegre, the group’s runner-up, lost to North FC. Now, Coelho is in a comfortable position to advance as group leader or as the best second-placed team.
On the other hand, Uberlândia, which is at the bottom of Group A, suffers the second-worst overall campaign in the Campeonato Mineiro, with only three points. The two worst teams in this phase are relegated.
Both teams will be back on the field next Saturday at 6:30 pm (Brasília time). Uberlândia faces Athletic away, while América-MG hosts URT. Both matches are valid for the sixth round of the Campeonato Mineiro.
Despite dominating the first half, América-MG was unable to open the scoring in the first 45 minutes. The best chance came at the 43rd minute, when Paulo Victor headed over the goal in a play with no goalkeeper.
América-MG opened the scoring two minutes into the first half. After a cross from Yago Souza, Eduardo Person deflected the ball into the net, leaving goalkeeper Jefferson with no chance. Three minutes later, however, Uberlândia equalized: after a great individual play, Léo Reis shot past the goalkeeper to level the score.
Also in this round, URT defeated Itabirito 2-1. Thus, the team from Triângulo Mineiro reached 11 points and opened a four-point lead over second-placed Democrata in Group A.
Atlético-MG is in the same group and, if they don’t beat Cruzeiro this Sunday, will face a very tough situation to advance to the Campeonato Mineiro semifinals.
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