Under-20s host Chapecoense at Arena MRV | OneFootball

Atlético’s U-20 team is ready to host Chapecoense in a match valid for the final round of the first phase of the Brazilian Série B Championship. The match will be played this Friday (29) at 11 a.m. at Arena MRV, with live coverage on GaloTV H2Bet. Watch on YouTube!

The clash was originally scheduled for last Wednesday (27) at Sesc Venda Nova. However, due to bad weather in Santa Catarina, the Chapecó team was unable to arrive in Belo Horizonte in advance, and the match had to be rescheduled.

With the new date, head coach Henrique Teixeira was able to lead the team’s final training session at the match venue.

Check out the U-20 squad’s final adjustments for the game:

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📌SPOT IN THE NEXT ROUND

With the results of Round 7, the Crias do Galo have already secured a place in the quarterfinals of the competition. The only team that could still threaten Atlético’s qualification was Novorizontino, but the São Paulo club drew 1-1 with CRB and reached 10 points, with no chance of catching Galo.

Even with qualification already secured, Atlético will take the field looking for a win to ensure their quarterfinal matchup at home. In the event of a victory, the next-round clash will be against Sport in Belo Horizonte.

A draw or a loss means Alvinegro will decide its place in the semifinals away from home: against Coritiba in the event of a draw, or against Atlético-GO in the event of a defeat.

📈PERFORMANCE IN THE BRASILEIRÃO

So far, the U-20 team has played six matches in the Brazilian Série B Championship, with four wins and two losses. The attack has scored 12 goals, while the defense has conceded only four — the best mark in Group A alongside Ceará.

Ronaldo is Alvinegro’s top scorer in the competition, with three goals. The forward also shares the spot as the player with the most appearances for Galo in the tournament alongside forwards Mosquito and Louback and midfielder Sonny.

Sonny celebrating a goal against Novorizontino. Photo: Daniela Veiga / Atlético.

Center back Samuel is Atlético’s player with the most minutes in the Brasileirão, with five complete matches. The defender missed the team’s clash against Ceará, valid for Round 4, to travel with the professional squad for the match against Cienciano in Cusco in the Copa Sudamericana.

Center back Samuel in action against Goiás in Round 2 of the Brasileirão. Photo: Daniel Veiga / Atlético

🏟️U-20 AT ARENA MRV

Atlético’s U-20 side has played six matches at Arena MRV, with four wins and two draws. Altogether, they have scored 19 goals and conceded only two.

In 2026, Henrique Teixeira’s team has a 100% record at Alvinegro’s stadium.

U-20 matches at Arena MRV in 2026:

04/08 – Round 2 – ATLÉTICO 1 x 0 Goiás 04/22 – Round 3 – ATLÉTICO 3 x 0 Novo Horizontino 05/14 – Round 5 – ATLÉTICO 1 x 0 Mirassol

MATCH DETAILS

ATLÉTICO  x  Chapecoense⚙️Competition: Brazilian U-20 Championship (Round 7)📆Date: 05/29/2026 ⏱️Time: 11 a.m.Venue: Arena MRVReferee: Jonas Alves Henrique

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