Everson hails win, looks ahead to clash and jokes about possible penalties

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·26 October 2025

Everson hails win, looks ahead to clash and jokes about possible penalties

Atlético defeated Ceará 1-0 last Saturday (25), at Arena MRV, and gained more breathing room in the Brasileirão before deciding a spot in a continental final. After another strong performance guarding the alvinegro goal, goalkeeper Everson spoke in the mixed zone after the final whistle and highlighted the importance of the result achieved with Alan Franco's goal.

For the number 22, the victory, combined with not conceding any goals, boosts the group's confidence on the eve of the Copa Sudamericana semifinal.

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“The victory came at a good time. Playing a cup semifinal, with a good, positive result in the Brasileirão, gives more confidence. We won and didn't concede a goal,” said the goalkeeper.

Decision atmosphere and projection for Tuesday

Galo returns to the field this Tuesday (28), again at Arena MRV, to face Independiente del Valle (EQU), in a match that decides a spot in the Copa Sudamericana final. Everson acknowledged the difficulty of the match but reinforced the team's confidence in seeking qualification:

We know the difficulty of Tuesday's game, which is a different match. In the Cup, the matches are different from the league games, although for us, this match against Ceará was a decision. But it's about playing another great collective game so that we can achieve a positive result and have the pleasure and happiness of putting Galo in another international final, bringing joy to our fans.

Everson jokes about penalties but ensures preparation

A specialist in penalty shootouts, Everson also spoke about the possibility of the match going to penalties and didn't miss the chance to make a joke.

If they gave me that contract (of not having to go to penalties), I would sign it now. We have the possibility, of course, respecting the del Valle team, to seek qualification in regular time. If it doesn't happen in regular time, we will seek this qualification in penalties. I will be studied, prepared, to help the team secure this spot in the final. The most important thing is to reach another final to have the chance to win another title with Galo's jersey.

Do-or-die game at Arena MRV

The ball rolls at 9:30 PM this Tuesday (28), at Arena MRV. Only a win matters to Atlético, which needs a minimum victory, 1-0, to secure its spot in the grand final.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.