Atlético rack up unwanted records after away defeat to Cienciano | OneFootball

The 1-0 defeat to Cienciano this Wednesday (29), in Cusco, in the third round of the Copa Sudamericana group stage, did more than just hurt Atlético in the standings. The result also laid bare two worrying statistics that highlight the turbulent moment Atlético is going through in 2026.

The loss in Peru marked yet another negative milestone for the black-and-white club in South American competitions. After already losing, in the opening match of this edition, to Puerto Cabello — a result that represented Atlético’s first-ever defeat to a Venezuelan team — it was now Cienciano’s turn to impose another unprecedented feat: Galo’s first defeat to a Peruvian side in its history.

In addition, a survey by the R10 Score portal reinforced the team’s fragility away from home. Since last season, Atlético has been the Brazilian Série A club with the most away defeats, totaling 23 losses, a number that helps explain the team’s recent inconsistency.

Record under Domínguez raises concern

The numbers under coach Eduardo Domínguez also set off alarm bells. The defeat in Cusco was the coach’s 15th match in charge of Atlético, with a record of 6 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses. The team scored 13 goals and conceded 17 during that span.

The recent stretch is even more worrying: in the last seven matches, Galo has been defeated five times, winning only twice. The negative run is increasing the pressure around the club and intensifying demands for quick answers on the pitch.

Given the numbers and the inconsistent performances, Atlético will have to respond quickly to avoid the season taking an even more complicated turn, especially with decisive fixtures approaching both domestically and on the continental stage.

What’s coming up…

Atlético now turns the page and shifts its focus to the Minas Gerais derby. The team returns to action next Saturday (02), at 9 p.m., when it faces Cruzeiro in the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship at Mineirão. In the Copa Sudamericana, the next match will be on Tuesday (05), away from home, against Juventud at 7 p.m., in a direct clash for a better position in the group.

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