Galo beat Cienciano at Arena MRV | OneFootball

Atlético beat Cienciano-PER 2-0 on Thursday night at Arena MRV in the fifth round of the Copa Sudamericana group stage. Renan Lodi and Bernard scored the goals for the black-and-white side, both in the first half.

In addition to the important continental result, the night also became part of the history of the House of the Rooster. With the crowd in attendance against the Peruvian team, Arena MRV surpassed the mark of 2.5 million fans since the stadium opened in 2023. In total, 2,500,698 Atlético supporters have already attended matches at the Rooster’s home.

Roared on by the Massa, Eduardo Domínguez’s team built the win in the opening half, with a dominant attacking display and solid defensive work.

The first goal came in the 26th minute. Natanael found Tomás Cuello on the right. The forward delivered a perfect cross for Renan Lodi to arrive at the far post and finish first-time to open the scoring.

Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético

Shortly after, in the 37th minute, Cuello was the provider once again. The Argentine surged down the right and found Bernard free inside the box. Wearing the No. 11 shirt, he struck first-time into the top corner to double Atlético’s lead.

Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético

In the second half, Eduardo Domínguez managed the advantage and made changes to the team. Alan Franco, Cissé, Victor Hugo, Dudu, and Lyanco came on throughout the match to maintain the team’s intensity until the final whistle.

📊 Group B standings

With the win over Cienciano, Atlético moved up to seven points and remains alive in the race for a place in the next round of the Copa Sudamericana.

The group will be decided in the final round, with Galo still in the direct fight for first place and qualification in Group B.

📊 Numbers from the night at Arena MRV

🅰️ Cuello, Galo’s top provider in 2026With the assists for Renan Lodi’s and Bernard’s goals, Tomás Cuello reached six assists this season and took sole possession of the lead in the black-and-white squad, overtaking Gustavo Scarpa, who has five.

Cuello highlighted the importance of the assists, but stressed that what matters most is Atlético’s collective performance and victories.

“I’m happy with the stats, but that’s secondary. The most important thing is the team’s victory and the improvement we’re showing game after game. I always try to give my best on the pitch to help the team.”

Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético

⚽ Bernard makes Sudamericana historyWith the goal scored against Cienciano, Bernard reached five goals in the continental competition and became Atlético’s all-time top scorer in Copa Sudamericana history.

Bernard valued the milestone achieved by Atlético in the Sudamericana and highlighted the confident moment he and the team are experiencing.

“It’s a story that’s being built. I’m very happy with this special moment, to be playing football again with happiness and confidence. Seeing the team improve also makes individual qualities stand out more. Both the team and I can still improve, and that’s what we’ll keep pushing for.”

Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético

🧤 Everson reaches historic milestoneBy keeping a clean sheet in the win over Cienciano, Everson reached 150 clean sheets for Atlético, further cementing his name among the great goalkeepers in the Club’s recent history.

After another solid performance at Arena MRV, Atlético goalkeeper Everson celebrated the milestone achieved in Atlético colors after recording 150 clean sheets for the Club.

Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético

🏟️ More than 2.5 million Atlético fans at Arena MRVThe match attendance confirmed another historic milestone for the Rooster’s home. Since Arena MRV opened in 2023, 2,500,698 fans have attended Atlético matches there.

Atlético goalkeeper Everson also highlighted the strength of the Massa after Arena MRV surpassed the mark of 2.5 million fans since the Rooster’s home opened in 2023.

Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético

📋 Match detailsAtlético 2-0 Cienciano-PERCopa Sudamericana – 5th round of the group stageArena MRV, Belo Horizonte

⚽ GoalsRenan Lodi, 26’ 1st halfBernard, 37’ 1st half

📋 AtléticoEverson; Natanael, Ruan (Lyanco), Alonso and Renan Lodi; Alexsander (Dudu), Maycon (Alan Franco), Bernard (Cissé) and Alan Minda; Tomás Cuello (Victor Hugo) and Cássierra.Coach: Eduardo Domínguez.

📋 Cienciano-PEREspinoza; Núñez (Yovera), Amondarain (Aguilar), Becerra and Robles (Martinich); Barreto, Caparó (Holberg), Holberg (Cavero) and Bandiera (Romagnoli); Souza and Garcés.Coach: Carlos Desio.

🟨 Yellow cardsAtlético: Maycon, Bernard and Cuello.Cienciano: Claudio Núñez and Aguilar.

👥 Attendance: 18,245💰 Revenue: R$ 796,789.27

👨🏻‍⚖️ OfficialsReferee: Carlos Ortega (COL).

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