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Atletico Mineiro Edges Past Botafogo in Thrilling Belo Horizonte Match
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais – Atletico Mineiro secured a 1-0 victory over Botafogo in a captivating match at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, part of the 2025 Brazilian Serie A’s fifth round. Cuello scored the game’s only goal in the 48th minute, assisted by Gabriel Menino.
The match was characterized by its intensity and numerous cards. Botafogo finished the game a man down following David Ricardo’s red card in the 63rd minute. Both teams received multiple yellow cards; Atletico Mineiro accumulated three, while Botafogo received two, in addition to the red card. Despite their numerical advantage, Atletico Mineiro failed to extend their lead. Atletico Mineiro dominated possession (55%), registering more shots on goal (6 to Botafogo’s 2). However, the slender scoreline reflects Atletico Mineiro’s clinical finishing. The victory solidifies Atletico Mineiro’s position in the Serie A standings.
Substitutions atletico-mg: at minute 46 Gustavo Scarpa came in and Igor Gomes went out., at minute 46 Gabriel Menino came in and Caio Paulista went out., at minute 90 Joao Marcelo came in and Rony went out., at minute 90 Bernard came in and Cuello went out., at minute 90 Renzo Saravia came in and Hulk went out.
Substitutions botafogo: at minute 69 M. Ponte came in and Vitinho went out., at minute 69 Alex Telles came in and Cuiabano went out., at minute 69 Danilo Barbosa came in and Artur went out., at minute 82 Patrick de Paula came in and Marlon Freitas went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico-MG
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