São Paulo step up after the restart to sink Atlético Mineiro | OneFootball

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·5 September 2026

São Paulo step up after the restart to sink Atlético Mineiro

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Match in Five Sentences: São Paulo beat Atlético Mineiro 2-0. Luciano put Tricolor Paulista ahead in the 67th minute from close range after Artur's pass. Second half changes lifted the tempo, and Iago headed the second (69.). Tricolor Paulista finished with 23 attempts and 16 corners, reflecting sustained pressure throughout. Soberano climb from 11th to 10th and visit Boca Juniors in the Sudamericana next.

Player of the Match: Luciano decided it with the opener and a constant threat, producing four shots and three key passes to lead Soberano's attack.


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Stat of the Match: Atlético-MG failed to register a shot on target, underlining their lack of cutting edge.

Three Things We Learned: Tricolor Paulista created volume all night, logging 23 attempts and 38 crosses alongside 16 corners. Galo managed only four attempts and 48.4% possession, rarely stretching Rafael. Atlético-MG remain eighth in the table and face Santos in the Sudamericana next.

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