Atlético Mineiro end Palmeiras' long home run | OneFootball

Atlético Mineiro beat Palmeiras 2-1 at Nubank Parque, ending Verdão's 23-match home Brasileirão unbeaten streak.

VAR declined a Verdão penalty in the 16th minute. After the restart, Victor Hugo turned in from close range to put Galo ahead in the 54th minute.

Felipe Anderson levelled with a low finish (75.), created by substitute Vitor Roque after a sharp break down the right.

Moments later, Igor Gomes restored Galo's lead with a rising left-footer (77.), teed up by Alan Minda on the counter.

Everson was busy as Verdão pushed, making five saves and commanding his box. Verdão dominated the ball with 68.9% possession and tallied 22 attempts. Galo were clinical from nine attempts and dug in defensively, making 43 clearances.

The result lifts Galo from 10th to eighth in the Brasileirão. Next, Verdão visit Vitória in the league. Galo host Juventude in the Copa do Brasil next.