Reinier punished for abusing fan at Atlético-MG game, ex-Flamengo reacts | OneFootball

What happened to Reinier in Atlético-MG vs Juventude, in the Copa do Brasil match?

Reinier became involved in controversy after the goalless draw between Atlético-MG and Juventude in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16. At the end of the match, the former Flamengo player ended up insulting a fan in the stands at Arena MRV and, as a result, was punished by the Minas Gerais club.

In an official statement this Sunday (02), Atlético-MG announced that Reinier received a warning for insulting the fan. In addition, the Belo Horizonte club made it clear that internal measures are still being taken regarding the player’s behavior.

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WHAT DID REINIER SAY ON SOCIAL MEDIA?

Besides Atlético-MG’s statement, Reinier also appeared on Sunday afternoon (02) to clarify what happened in Saturday’s match (01). In the post, the former Flamengo player explained that he went too far with the fan and also took the opportunity to apologize to all supporters of the Minas Gerais club.

HOW DID ATLÉTICO-MG VS JUVENTUDE GO IN THE COPA DO BRASIL?

Before Reinier’s clash with the fan, Atlético-MG hosted Juventude in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16. The first match between the teams ended in a goalless draw at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte.

WHAT WAS REINIER’S JOURNEY AT FLAMENGO LIKE?

Reinier began his professional career wearing the Flamengo shirt in 2019. In that way, the player was part of Mengão’s ‘magical year’ under Jorge Jesus, when the club won the Copa Libertadores and the Brasileirão.

At the very start of 2020, Reinier transferred to Real Madrid (Spain). After failing to establish himself, the Spanish club chose to send the Flamengo academy product out on loan. As a result, the player had loan spells at Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Girona (Spain), Frosinone (Italy), and Granada (Spain). Finally, in 2025, the player joined Atlético-MG on a permanent deal.

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