Galo youngsters host Athletic in Mineiro U15 and U17 | OneFootball

Atlético’s U-15 and U-17 teams have another challenge in the Campeonato Mineiro. The sides take the field this Wednesday (5) to face Athletic in the 12th round of the competition. The matches will be played at Cidade do Galo, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

U-15

The last time the U-15 youngsters were on the field was on July 18, when they thrashed Cruzeiro 5-0 at Cidade do Galo.

On that occasion, forward Maurinho scored a hat-trick and was the standout performer in the win. Forward Enzo Rodrigues and midfielder Pedro Parente also found the net.

Watch the goals from the rout over their rival again:

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With the three goals scored in the derby, Maurinho moved into second place among Galo’s top scorers in the competition, with seven goals. Alvinegro’s top scorer is forward Moisés Caetano, who has nine.

The U-15 team remains unbeaten in the competition and has the best record, even with one game in hand. So far, the team coached by Rômulo Rodrigues has won nine matches and drawn one. The side also has the best attack in the competition, with 34 goals scored, and the best defense, with only three goals conceded.

MATCH DETAILS ATLÉTICO x AthleticCompetition:  Campeonato Mineiro U-15 (Round 12 – 1st phase)Date: 05/08/2026 Time: 9 a.m.Venue: Cidade do GaloReferee: Esdras Henrique Gonçalves do Couto

U-17

Galo’s U-17 side also faced Cruzeiro in the last round of the state championship. In a balanced game, the teams drew 2-2. Alvinegro’s goals were scored by midfielder João Guilherme and center-back Dylan.

The team coached by Rafael Paiva has the fourth-best record in the championship, with one game in hand. Overall, they have five wins, three draws, and two losses. The defense has conceded only seven goals, the best mark in the competition alongside Cruzeiro.

MATCH DETAILS ATLÉTICO x AthleticCompetition:  Campeonato Mineiro U-15 (Round 12 – 1st phase)Date: 05/08/2026 Time: 9 a.m.Venue: Cidade do GaloReferee: Jamerson Rafael Fernandes de Paula

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