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Atlético-MG lost 1-0, but advanced to the round of 16 after winning on penalties

Atlético-MG, Flamengo’s next opponent, sweated but advanced to the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana this Thursday (23). After being defeated by Bucaramanga (COL) 1-0 in Belo Horizonte, the team from Minas Gerais won on penalties 3-1. Now, the team from Minas will face Mengão on Sunday (27).

Amid protests at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte, Bucaramanga opened the scoring at 45 minutes of the first half. Fabián Sambueza found a perfect pass to Jefferson Mena, who sent it to the back of the net to make it 1-0. Atlético-MG tried to equalize in the final stretch, but couldn’t manage it. Thus, the decision went to penalties, where the Minas Gerais side advanced 3-1.

Hulk, Gabriel Menino, and Everson scored for Atlético-MG, while Gustavo Scarpa, the target of protests, missed his penalty for the Minas side. On the other hand, Diego Chávez was the only Bucaramanga player to convert. That’s because Carlos Henao, Jefferson Mena, and Aldair Zárate all missed the target. Now, the Brazilian team faces Godoy Cruz (ARG).

WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF THE TEAMS?

Flamengo came from behind to defeat Red Bull Bragantino 2-1 in Bragança Paulista, securing their second consecutive win. Thus, the team led by Filipe Luís reached 33 points and remains close behind the leader Cruzeiro, who drew with Corinthians and has 34 points.

On the other hand, Atlético-MG was defeated by Bahia 2-1, with two goals in stoppage time, in Salvador on the 17th of this month. Thus, the team coached by Cuca has 20 points in the Campeonato Brasileiro standings and occupies ninth place.

WHEN WILL THE GAME BE?

Therefore, Flamengo will face Atlético-MG next Sunday (27), at Maracanã, at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 17th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Thus, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information about the match before and after the duel in Rio de Janeiro.

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