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São Paulo defeats Atlético-MG 2-0 in Brasileirão clash
São Paulo defeated Atlético-MG 2-0 at Morumbis during the 26th round of the Brasileirão. Goals were scored in the second half by Luciano and Iago, marking São Paulo's second consecutive victory in the championship.
Luciano's goal was a historic milestone, making him the 14th all-time top scorer for São Paulo, surpassing Careca. The victory moved São Paulo to tenth place with 33 points, while Atlético-MG remained in eighth with 36 points, ending their 14-match unbeaten streak.
During the match, a disturbance occurred in the visiting sector when Atlético-MG supporters used flares, causing dense smoke that temporarily halted play. Eleven fans were detained by the Military Police, and four people, including one officer, were injured in the incident.
Coach Dorival Júnior utilized a three-center-back tactical scheme, which he noted provides more stability to the team. Following this result, São Paulo will shift focus to their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final against Boca Juniors.
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Atlético-MG · Dorival Júnior · Iago · Luciano · Morumbis · São Paulo FC
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The defeat ended Atlético-MG's 14-match unbeaten streak in the Campeonato Brasileiro. es1.com.br · rdmonline.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Luciano and Iago scored both goals for São Paulo in the second half. es1.com.br · rdmonline.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] With this win, São Paulo reached 33 points and moved to tenth place in the standings. es1.com.br · rdmonline.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] São Paulo defeated Atlético-MG 2-0 at Morumbis during the 26th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. es1.com.br · rdmonline.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Atlético-MG remained in eighth position with 36 points. es1.com.br · rdmonline.com.br