Match Report
Juventud went into the game 3rd in the table on 7 points; Atlético Mineiro sat 1st on 10 — a 3-point gap. The last five rounds placed Juventud no better than 20th for form, against 3rd in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Juventud 1.67 scored and 1.17 conceded per game, Atlético Mineiro 1.33 and 1, with the league averaging 1.15.
The venue was Estadio Centenario, with room for 39,494 spectators. On the scoreboard, Atlético Mineiro led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 2-2.
Goal scorers
Juventud: Pablo Lago (78'), Marcelo Pérez (87') · Atlético Mineiro: Alan Minda (37'), Vitor Hugo (77')
Key stats
Possession: Juventud 53% · Atlético Mineiro 47% · Total shots: 18-8 · On target: 8-6 · Corners: 8-5