Atlético-MG rally past Grêmio to win Brasileirão U17 title | OneFootball

At Arena MRV, Atlético-MG achieved the comeback they needed to be crowned champions of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship. The club from Minas Gerais won 3-0 against Grêmio, with two goals from Cauã Soares and one from Vitor Fernandes. In the penalty shootout, Galo overcame their opponent 4-2.

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Match Situation

In the first game, Atlético-MG was defeated 4-1 at Grêmio's Arena. During the regular phase, Atlético achieved ten wins, five draws, and four losses, finishing in sixth place. In the final phase, the club from Minas Gerais eliminated Flamengo and Athletico-PR. Grêmio finished in fifth place, with 11 wins, two draws, and six losses. In the quarterfinals, they defeated Bragantino, and in the semifinals, they eliminated Palmeiras.

📋 Match Summary

⚪⚫ ATLÉTICO-MG 3 (4) X 0 (2) GRÊMIO ⚪🔵

🏆 Competition: Final of the Brasileirão Under-17 🏟️ Venue: Arena MRV 📅 Date: October 18, 2025 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM (Brasília time)

Goals

⚽ Cauã Campos Soares, at 47′ of the 1st half (Atlético-MG) ⚽ Cauã Campos Soares, at 16′ of the 2nd half (Atlético-MG) ⚽ Vitor Fernandes, at 49′ of the 2nd half (Atlético-MG)

How was the game?

First Half

The club from Minas Gerais started the game already pressing. In the first half, Pascini crossed into the area, where Cauã Soares headed in to open the scoring for the home team. On the counterattack, the Tricolor managed to equalize a minute later, but the play was annulled for offside by Lucca Jacques.

Second Half

The second half started lively, with Galo asking for a penalty after a foul committed by Roger on Hendel. The play was reviewed by VAR, and the referee allowed the match to continue. At 16, Atlético-MG scored again with Cauã Soares. Wallysson took a long shot, the ball hit the crossbar, and on the rebound, Cauã shot into the net, increasing the advantage for the team from Minas Gerais.

At 31, Atlético managed to score a third goal, but it was annulled for offside by João Teixeira. It was in stoppage time that Galo changed the confrontation. Ronaldo led the counterattack and assisted Vitão, taking the match to penalties.

Penalties

In the penalty shootout, Atlético scored four goals against only two from Grêmio. Galo scored with Cauã Soares, João Teixeira, João Pedro Porto Lucrécio, and Vinicius Mariano. Grêmio scored with Iago Valeije and Vitor Ramon. Caio Assis and Gabriel Mec failed to convert for the club from Porto Alegre, declaring victory for the team from Minas Gerais.

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