Match report
Atletico-MG Defeats Sport Recife 4-2 in Serie A Thriller
Sport Recife
2–4
FT
Atletico-MG
Nov 8, 2025
Atletico-MG secured a crucial victory in the Brazilian Serie A as they came back from behind to defeat Sport Recife by a score of 4-2. Despite trailing early on with goals from Léo Pereira, Atletico-MG's offensive surge in the second half propelled them to an impressive comeback with contributions from Hulk and Rony.
Key Facts
- • Sport Recife scored twice through Léo Pereira at minutes 18 and 63.
- • Atletico-MG's goals came from Hulk (min. 68), Rony (mins. 70 and 83), and Alexsander (min. 81).
- • Multiple substitutions occurred for both teams, with Atletico-MG making significant changes in the second half.
- • Matheus Alexandre received a yellow card for Sport Recife at minute 72.
Lineups
Sport Recife
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Gabriel (G)
- 33 Matheus Alexandre (D)
- 15 Rafael Thyere (D)
- 40 Ramon Menezes (D)
- 36 Luan Candido (D)
- 21 Lucas Kal (M)
- 14 C. Rivera (M)
- 17 Matheusinho (M)
- 10 Lucas Lima (M)
- 38 Leo Pereira (M)
- 92 Pablo (F)
Substitutes
- 22 Caique Franca
- 13 Aderlan
- 46 Riquelme
- 3 Kevyson
- 54 A. Gomes do Nascimento
- 20 R. Atencio
- 27 S. Oliveira
- 19 Hyoran
- 11 Romarinho
- 30 Chrystian Barletta
- 7 G. Paciencia
- 9 I. Ramirez
Atletico-MG
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 22 Everson (G)
- 23 I. Roman (D)
- 14 Vitor Hugo (D)
- 6 J. Alonso (D)
- 2 Natanael (M)
- 21 A. Franco (M)
- 8 Fausto Vera (M)
- 38 Caio Paulista (M)
- 17 Igor Gomes (F)
- 77 Biel (F)
- 33 Rony (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Gabriel Delfim
- 31 Robert
- 13 Guilherme Arana
- 26 Renzo Saravia
- 5 Alexsander
- 10 Gustavo Scarpa
- 20 Patrick Silva
- 25 Gabriel Menino
- 7 Hulk
- 18 Reinier
- 42 Cadu
- 92 Dudu
Timeline
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18' Sport Recife Goal · Normal GoalLéo Pereira · Assist: Pablo
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46' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 1Off: Natanael · On: Guilherme Arana
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46' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 2Off: Caio Paulista · On: Dudu
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59' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 3Off: Biel · On: Hulk
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63' Sport Recife Goal · Normal GoalLéo Pereira
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65' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 4Off: Iván Román · On: Alexsander
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65' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 5Off: Fausto Vera · On: Gustavo Scarpa
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68' Atletico-MG Goal · Normal GoalHulk
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70' Atletico-MG Goal · Normal GoalRony · Assist: Gustavo Scarpa
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72' Sport Recife Card · Yellow CardMatheus Alexandre
Foul
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77' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 1Off: Matheusinho · On: Romarinho
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81' Atletico-MG Goal · Normal GoalAlexsander · Assist: Hulk
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82' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 2Off: Rafael Thyere · On: Riquelme
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82' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 3Off: Lucas Kal · On: Sérgio Oliveira
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83' Atletico-MG Goal · Normal GoalRony · Assist: Hulk
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89' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 4Off: Lucas Lima · On: R. Atencio
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89' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 5Off: Pablo · On: I. Ramirez
Match Stats
| Stat | Sport Recife | Atletico-MG |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 89% |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 20 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 260 | 608 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | 0.40 | 2.36 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 10 |
| Possession | 31% | 69% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 205 | 542 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 14 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Atletico-MG's goal by Hulk in the 68th minute marked a turning point as they quickly responded to Sport Recife’s second goal.
- ▸ Rony's two goals, scored within three minutes (70th and 83rd), solidified Atletico-MG's lead and shifted the momentum of the game.