Decisive figure dictates midfield for São Paulo at Atlético Mineiro | OneFootball

Danielzinho split Atlético Mineiro open in the 29th minute with a defence-splitting pass that drew a save, yet São Paulo were beaten 1-0.

His through ball cut Galo's back line and forced Everson into a central stop (29.), setting the pattern for a night he controlled from deep.

After the restart he slipped Damián Bobadilla into space for a curler that drifted just over (50.). He then fed Enzo Diaz for a drive from range that was blocked (70.).

For Tricolor Paulista he completed 81 of 86 passes, produced three key passes and made 24 successful final third passes, repeatedly moving São Paulo up the pitch.

With Soberano enjoying 70.6% possession, his tempo kept Atlético-MG pinned for long spells and ensured the visitors dictated territory even as chances went begging.

Tricolor Paulista remain second and host Palmeiras next. Atlético-MG rise from 16th to 10th.