Match Report
In the standings it was Atlético Mineiro 8th on 36 points, Grêmio 15th on 28 — separated by 8. Recent form flatters Atlético Mineiro's table spot — 3rd league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 8th. Against a league average of 1.32 goals per team per game, Atlético Mineiro ran at 1.33 scored and 1.17 conceded, Grêmio at 1.13 and 1.33.
8 matches unbeaten backed Atlético Mineiro's arrival.
The head-to-head ledger counts 31 games: 11 Atlético Mineiro wins, 15 for Grêmio, 5 draws, at 2.81 goals per meeting.
Arena MRV staged the fixture, a ground that holds 44,892. B. Arleu de Araujo took charge of the match — our records show 96 games refereed with an average of 3.4 yellow cards per game. On the scoreboard, Atlético Mineiro led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-0.
Goal scorers
Atlético Mineiro: Vitor Hugo (19'), Tomás Cuello (62'), Tomás Cuello (66')
Key stats
Possession: Atlético Mineiro 51% · Grêmio 49% · Total shots: 15-9 · On target: 5-1 · Corners: 8-6