Match report
Atletico-MG Secures Narrow Victory Over Sao Paulo in Serie A
Atletico-MG
1–0
FT
Sao Paulo
Mar 18, 2026
Atletico-MG secured a narrow victory over Sao Paulo with a 1-0 win in a tightly contested Serie A match. Iván Roman's goal in the 64th minute proved decisive as Atletico-MG held off a valiant Sao Paulo comeback attempt. The win marks a significant moment for Atletico-MG in the competition, while Sao Paulo faces the challenge of regrouping.
Key Facts
- • Atletico-MG 1-0 Sao Paulo
- • Iván Roman scored the winning goal in the 64th minute
- • Alan Franco provided the assist for the goal
- • Iván Roman received a yellow card in the 71st minute
- • E. Diaz of Sao Paulo was also shown a yellow card in the 90th minute
Lineups
Atletico-MG
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 22 Everson (G)
- 23 A. Preciado (D)
- 3 I. Roman (D)
- 6 J. Alonso (D)
- 16 R. Lodi (D)
- 21 A. Franco (M)
- 25 T. Perez (M)
- 30 Victor Hugo (M)
- 28 Cuello (M)
- 7 Hulk (F)
- 9 M. Cassierra (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Gabriel Delfim
- 11 Bernard
- 19 Reinier
- 2 Natanael
- 20 Patrick Silva
- 40 Vitao
- 92 Dudu
- 10 Gustavo Scarpa
- 13 Lyanco
- 17 Igor Gomes
- 27 A. Minda
- 36 K. Pascini
Sao Paulo
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 23 Rafael (G)
- 42 Maik (D)
- 28 A. Franco (D)
- 35 Sabino (D)
- 13 E. Diaz (D)
- 16 D. Bobadilla (M)
- 94 Danielzinho (M)
- 8 Marcos Antonio (M)
- 80 Cauly (M)
- 9 Jonathan Calleri (F)
- 17 Andre Silva (F)
Substitutes
- 31 Carlos Coronel
- 2 R. Toloi
- 21 C. Soares
- 4 Matheus Doria
- 5 Robert Arboleda
- 10 Luciano
- 11 Ferreira
- 33 Luan Silva
- 7 Lucas Moura
- 18 Wendell
- 14 G. Tapia
- 29 Pablo Maia
Timeline
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61' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1Off: André Silva · On: Luciano
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61' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2Off: Cauly · On: Lucas Moura
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64' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 1Off: Tomás Pérez · On: Bernard
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64' Atletico-MG Goal · Normal GoalIván Román · Assist: Alan Franco
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71' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow CardIván Román
Argument
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74' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3Off: Unknown player · On: G. Tapia
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75' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Cassierra · On: Dudu
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83' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 4Off: Maik · On: Cédric Soares
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83' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 5Off: Danielzinho · On: Ferreira
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87' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 3Off: Cuello · On: Lyanco
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90'+4 Sao Paulo Card · Yellow CardE. Diaz
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Atletico-MG | Sao Paulo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 88% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 239 | 584 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | 1.07 | 0.58 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 4 |
| Possession | 30% | 70% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 175 | 515 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Atletico-MG's Iván Roman's goal in the 64th minute provided a crucial lead, shifting the momentum in favor of Atletico-MG.
- ▸ Sao Paulo made several substitutions in the second half, including the introduction of André Silva and Cauly, but failed to convert these changes into goals.