Sampaoli hails Atlético-MG’s win and praises display with ten men | OneFootball

Atlético-MG was finally able to breathe in the Brazilian Championship. This Saturday, Galo defeated Mirassol 1-0 at Arena MRV, in the 25th round of the competition. Coach Jorge Sampaoli placed great value on Atlético’s triumph this weekend.

“Even when it was 11 vs 11, our team was superior. We had many chances and options to score. Then, after the sending off, against a team that plays very well, we defended ourselves and fought hard. I value this result a lot because of the way the game went, against the rival it was, with two men down. I’m proud of the effort and commitment the players showed,” said Sampaoli.

“A six-point victory”

Next, due to Junior Alonso’s sending off in the first half, Sampaoli stated that the triumph over Mirassol was like earning six points.

“I believe the team showed something that could be a starting point for us, regardless of the opponent. This Saturday, we not only played with two men down, but also against a rested rival. For me, it was six points, not three. I value the group’s desire very much,” the coach concluded.

Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético

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