Atlético Mineiro stun Palmeiras with rapid two-minute riposte | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Atlético Mineiro beat Palmeiras 2-1 in the Brasileirão in São Paulo. Victor Hugo put Galo ahead in the 54th minute with a close-range finish. Felipe Anderson levelled (75.), but substitute Igor Gomes restored the visitors' lead moments later (77.) after Alan Minda broke at pace. Verdão dominated with 68.8% possession and 22 attempts, yet found only six on target. Atlético-MG rise from 10th to eighth and host Juventude in the Copa do Brasil next.

Player of the Match: Igor Gomes came on to decide it, scoring with his only shot and completing nine passes at 100% in 19 minutes.

Stat of the Match: Verdão registered 22 attempts, but only six were on target, highlighting pressure without precision.

Three Things We Learned: The benches changed the game, with Felipe Anderson's equaliser followed swiftly by Gomes' winner. Verdão had 68.8% possession and 10 corners yet could not turn pressure into points. Porco visit Vitória next in the league.