Determined Atlético-MG end São Paulo’s unbeaten run and take top spot | OneFootball

With the strength of the Massa at Arena MRV, Atlético-MG defeated São Paulo 1-0 this Wednesday (18th), in the seventh round of the 2026 Brasileirão.

The Galo pressed from the start and created good chances with Hulk, Tomás Perez, and Victor Hugo.

Goalkeeper Rafael, however, once again showcased his good form to stop the black-and-white attack.

The Tricolor Paulista, on the other hand, had difficulty creating plays, although they did threaten Everson with a shot from Calleri in the 30th minute.

After the break, São Paulo managed to keep the ball a bit more, threatened the opposing goal, but it was Galo who opened the scoring.

Bernard crossed the ball into the box, Alan Franco headed it down, and defender Ivan Román headed it firmly to put Atlético-MG ahead.

In addition to falling behind on the scoreboard, Tricolor Paulista saw Lucas Moura leave in an ambulance to undergo tests at the hospital after suffering a hard foul from Alan Franco.

São Paulo had good chances, especially with Luciano, but the striker was stopped by his lack of accuracy and by goalkeeper Everson.

🚦 How it stands

With this result, Atlético-MG reached eight points and climbed to tenth place.

São Paulo, meanwhile, after a draw and four consecutive wins, lost their unbeaten run and the lead in the championship, dropping to second place with 16 points.

Palmeiras has the same number of points, but a better goal difference (8 x 6).

Galo returns to the field on Saturday (21st), when they visit Fluminense at Maracanã for the eighth round.

Tricolor Paulista hosts Palmeiras at MorumBIS on the same day.

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