# Atlético Mineiro and Santos football match tension > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/atltico-mineiro-and-santos-football-match-tension > Updated: 2026-10-12T17:28:08.000Z. Sources: 48. Developments: 2. Atlético Mineiro defeated Santos 2-1 during the 30th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro at Arena MRV. Santos initially took the lead in the 43rd minute of the second half through Gabigol, but Atlético Mineiro secured a comeback victory during stoppage time with goals from Vitor Hugo in the 46th minute and a bicycle kick by Thiago Borbas in the 51st minute. The match was characterized by significant tension and off-field friction. On the pitch, Gabigol was involved in a verbal altercation with Atlético midfielder Alexsander and kicked a corner flag bearing the Atlético crest. The rivalry also manifested on social media. Atlético posted provocations regarding Santos’s elimination from the 2026 Sudamericana, suggesting Gabigol should kick the flag because he was previously eliminated by the club. Gabigol responded by claiming he is the “first champion at the stadium,” referencing his 2024 Copa do Brasil victory with Flamengo over Atlético-MG. With this victory, Atlético Mineiro moves to 47 points, maintaining seventh place in the standings, while Santos remains in eighth. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Santos launches limited Pelé tribute jersey collection Santos FC, Umbro, and Pelé Brand have released a limited collection of 2,182 numbered jerseys honoring Pelé, priced at R$ 1,091 to match his goals at Vila Belmiro. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gabigol-trades-social-media-jabs-with-atltico-mg ### 2026-10-10: Atlético-MG defeats Santos 2-1 with late comeback Atlético-MG overcame a late deficit to defeat Santos 2-1 at Arena MRV, ending the visitors' eight-game unbeaten streak in the Campeonato Brasileiro. 38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/neymar-ruled-out-of-santos-match-against-atltico-mineiro --- Cite as: Atlético Mineiro and Santos football match tension. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/atltico-mineiro-and-santos-football-match-tension