Atlético Mineiro edge São Paulo as Román header proves decisive | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Atlético Mineiro beat São Paulo 1-0. Iván Román headed in the winner in the 64th minute from Alan Franco's flick following a corner. Soberano then lost Lucas Moura to injury (74.), blunting their attack. Despite 70.5% possession and 12 attempts, Tricolor Paulista worked Everson only three times. Galo rise from 16th to 10th and visit Fluminense next, while Tricolor Paulista host Palmeiras.

Player of the Match: Iván Román decided the contest with a glancing header and anchored Galo's back line with five clearances and two aerial wins.

Stat of the Match: São Paulo had 70.5% possession, yet registered only three shots on target, underlining their lack of incision.

Three Things We Learned: Alvinegro Mineiro's set-piece threat delivered the difference, with Alan Franco's header turned in by Román. Galo's defence stood up under pressure, blocking five attempts and making 28 clearances. Ángelo Preciado impressed on the right, winning eight possessions and producing seven recoveries.