Match report

Gremio Defeats Atletico-MG 2-1 in Serie A Thriller

Gremio
Gremio
2–1
FT
Atletico-MG
Atletico-MG
Feb 26, 2026

Gremio held off ten-man Atletico-MG to secure a crucial 2-1 win in their Brazilian Serie A clash. Early red card chaos and two timely goals from Gremio's Noriega and Marlon ensured the hosts triumphed over their visitors, keeping pressure on the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • Gremio scored first through E. Noriega in the 51st minute.
  • • Atletico-MG's Natanael was sent off early in the match for a serious foul (17th minute).
  • • Victor Hugo equalized for Atletico-MG shortly after Gremio’s goal, scoring in the 56th minute.
  • • Marlon sealed the victory for Gremio with his goal in the 66th minute.

Lineups

Gremio

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Weverton (G)
  • 7 Cristian Pavón (D)
  • 53 Gustavo Martins (D)
  • 44 Viery (D)
  • 23 Marlon (D)
  • 19 Erick Noriega (M)
  • 99 José Enamorado (M)
  • 37 Gabriel Mec (M)
  • 5 Juan Nardoni (M)
  • 9 Francis Amuzu (M)
  • 95 Carlos Vinícius (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Gabriel Grando
  • 18 João Pedro
  • 2 Fabián Balbuena
  • 38 Caio Paulista
  • 4 Walter Kannemann
  • 14 Marcos Rocha
  • 17 Dodi
  • 40 Jefinho
  • 39 Tiaguinho
  • 65 Riquelme Freitas
  • 77 André Henrique
  • 47 Roger

Atletico-MG

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 Everson (G)
  • 2 Natanael (D)
  • 4 Ruan (D)
  • 14 Vitor Hugo (D)
  • 16 Renan Lodi (D)
  • 21 Alan Franco (M)
  • 8 Maycon (M)
  • 30 Victor Hugo (M)
  • 10 Gustavo Scarpa (M)
  • 28 Tomás Cuello (M)
  • 7 Hulk (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 Mamady Cissé
  • 1 Gabriel Delfim
  • 6 Junior Alonso
  • 3 Iván Román
  • 23 Ángelo Preciado
  • 17 Igor Gomes
  • 25 Tomás Pérez
  • 11 Bernard
  • 92 Dudu
  • 27 Alan Minda
  • 19 Reinier
  • 9 Mateo Cassierra

Timeline

  1. Gremio
    7' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    J. Nardoni

    Roughing

  2. Atletico-MG
    17' Atletico-MG Card · Red Card
    Natanael

    Serious foul

  3. Gremio
    40' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    C. Pavon

    Roughing

  4. Atletico-MG
    46' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gustavo Scarpa · On: M. Cisse
  5. Gremio
    51' Gremio Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Noriega · Assist: Marlon
  6. Gremio
    55' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Mec

    Roughing

  7. Atletico-MG
    56' Atletico-MG Goal · Normal Goal
    Victor Hugo · Assist: Éverson
  8. Gremio
    66' Gremio Goal · Normal Goal
    Marlon · Assist: E. Noriega
  9. Atletico-MG
    68' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hulk · On: Reinier
  10. Atletico-MG
    69' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Cuello · On: Dudu
  11. Gremio
    69' Gremio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gabriel Mec · On: Dodi
  12. Gremio
    80' Gremio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Enamorado · On: Roger
  13. Gremio
    80' Gremio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Pavon · On: João Pedro
  14. Atletico-MG
    80' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Victor Hugo · On: A. Minda
  15. Gremio
    84' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Carlos Vinicius

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  16. Gremio
    86' Gremio subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Nardoni · On: Jefinho
  17. Atletico-MG
    89' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Vitor Hugo · On: M. Cassierra

Match Stats

Stat Gremio Atletico-MG
Fouls 14 5
Pass Accuracy 88% 74%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 18 8
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 476 282
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 0.92 0.37
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 421 209
Shots Inside Box 6 2
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 12 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atletico-MG's early red card to Natanael shifted momentum towards Gremio, giving them an immediate numerical advantage.
  • ▸ Marlon’s goal in the 66th minute was a turning point that sealed victory for Gremio and frustrated Atletico-MG’s comeback hopes.