Match report

Atletico Paranaense Stuns Internacional with a Late Win (1-0) in Serie A

Internacional
Internacional
0–1
FT
Atletico Paranaense
Atletico Paranaense
Jan 28, 2026

In an unexpected turn of events, Atletico Paranaense stunned Internacional with a late victory (1-0) in the Serie A clash at Beira-Rio Stadium. The match, which saw fierce competition from both sides, was dominated by early goal-scoring opportunities and late game momentum shifts, making it a thrilling encounter for spectators.

Key Facts

  • • Atletico Paranaense's S. Mendoza scored the only goal in the 9th minute.
  • • Internacional had a goal cancelled by VAR in the 79th minute, involving F. Torres.
  • • Bruno Henrique and Ronaldo were key substitutes for Internacional.
  • • Camilo Portilla received a yellow card for Atletico Paranaense.

Lineups

Internacional

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Rochet (G)
  • 15 Bruno Gomes (D)
  • 4 F. Torres (D)
  • 41 Victor Gabriel (D)
  • 28 Vitinho (M)
  • 8 Bruno Henrique (M)
  • 16 Ronaldo (M)
  • 26 A. Bernabei (M)
  • 17 Bruno Tabata (F)
  • 10 Alan Patrick (F)
  • 19 R. Borre (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Anthoni
  • 18 Juninho
  • 25 G. Mercado
  • 35 B. Aguirre
  • 30 Alisson
  • 31 Allex
  • 27 Paulinho Paula
  • 5 R. Villagra
  • 7 J. Carbonero
  • 49 Joao Bezerra
  • 44 Joao Victor
  • 48 Raykkonen

Atletico Paranaense

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Santos (G)
  • 29 G. Benavidez (D)
  • 13 C. Teran (D)
  • 33 F. Aguirre (D)
  • 4 Arthur Dias (D)
  • 61 Leo Derik
  • 7 S. Mendoza (M)
  • 10 B. Zapelli (M)
  • 27 J. Portilla (M)
  • 20 Julimar (M)
  • 9 K. Viveros (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Mycael
  • 42 Mateus Soares
  • 3 Leo
  • 2 Gilberto Junior
  • 37 L. Esquivel
  • 16 Jadson
  • 31 Raul
  • 63 Diogo Riquelme
  • 53 Dudu Kogitzki
  • 57 Joao Cruz
  • 19 Luiz Fernando
  • 21 Leozinho

Timeline

  1. Atletico Paranaense
    9' Atletico Paranaense Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Mendoza · Assist: K. Viveros
  2. Internacional
    46' Internacional subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bruno Tabata · On: J. Carbonero
  3. Atletico Paranaense
    55' Atletico Paranaense Card · Yellow Card
    Camilo Portilla

    Foul

  4. Atletico Paranaense
    65' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mendoza · On: Dudu Kogitzki
  5. Internacional
    65' Internacional subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bruno Henrique · On: Paulinho
  6. Atletico Paranaense
    65' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Camilo Portilla · On: Jádson
  7. Internacional
    72' Internacional Card · Yellow Card
    Victor Gabriel

    Foul

  8. Internacional
    74' Internacional Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bernabei

    Argument

  9. Internacional
    75' Internacional subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ronaldo · On: R. Villagra
  10. Internacional
    79' Internacional Var · Goal cancelled
    F. Torres
  11. Atletico Paranaense
    80' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Teran · On: Léo
  12. Atletico Paranaense
    81' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Julimar · On: Luiz Fernando
  13. Internacional
    82' Internacional Card · Yellow Card
    Paulinho

    Foul

  14. Atletico Paranaense
    85' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Zapelli · On: Diogo Riquelme
  15. Internacional
    90' Internacional subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Alan Patrick · On: Raykkonen

Match Stats

Stat Internacional Atletico Paranaense
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 87% 68%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 6
Corners 14 1
Total Passes 588 242
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 2.08 1.02
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 510 165
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Mendoza's early goal in the 9th minute set the tone for Atletico Paranaense, giving them an early lead which they managed to maintain throughout.
  • ▸ Internacional’s frustration grew as a potential equalizer was overturned by VAR in the late stages of the game, denying them an opportunity to level the score.