Atlético-MG lost to Botafogo 2-1, in the final of the Libertadores da América, with goals from Luiz Henrique and Alex Telles for Glorioso, while Vargas scored for Galo.
Despite the goal in the big decision, the Chilean is unlikely to remain at Galo for next season and the Sporting News explains the situation.
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Will Vargas leave Atlético-MG?
According to ‘GE’, Atlético announced the departure of four players: defender Mariano, defender Maurício Lemos and attackers Alan Kardec and Eduardo Vargas. The Chilean’s contract ends at the end of the season and his contract is unlikely to be renewed.
Galo has the perception that the 34-year-old striker’s cycle has come to an end. Furthermore, the high salary is also an obstacle to the player’s permanence.
What is Vargas’ time at Atlético-MG like?
Vargas has been at Atlético-MG since November 2020, when he was hired at the request of coach Jorge Sampaoli. During his time at the club, he was four-time champion of Minas Gerais, champion of the Copa do Brasil, Brasileirão and Supercopa do Brasil.
In the current season, he played 35 matches, with 1223 minutes on the field. During the period, he scored nine goals and provided three assists.
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How was Vargas’ goal?
Just a minute into the second half, Hulk took a corner almost from the penalty spot and Vargas didn’t even need to jump to head it into the corner.
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Atlético-MG’s last games: results
- 26/11 – Atlético-MG 2 x 3 Youth – Brasileirão
- 23/11 – São Paulo 2 x 2 Atlético-MG – Brasileirão
- 20/11 – Atlético-MG 0 x 0 Botafogo – Brasileirão
- 16/11 – Athletico 1 x 0 Atlético-MG – Brasileirão
- 13/11 – Flamengo 0 x 0 Atlético-MG – Brasileirão
Retrospect of Atlético-MG x Botafogo:
This will be the first time that the teams will face each other in the Libertadores. In total, the teams played 84 matches, with 27 wins for Atlético-MG, 36 for Botafogo and 21 draws. The clubs also competed in 12 knockout stages over the years, with the Rio de Janeiro side coming out on top eight times compared to the Minas Gerais team’s four.
Last games between Atlético-MG x Botafogo:
- 11/20/2024 – Atlético-MG 0 x 0 Botafogo – Brasileirão 2024
- 07/07/2024 – Botafogo 3 x 0 Atlético-MG – Brasileirão 2024
- 09/16/2023 – Atlético-MG 1 x 0 Botafogo – Brasileirão 2023
- 05/05/2023 – Botafogo 2 x 0 Atlético-MG – Brasileirão 2023
- 07/11/2022 – Atlético-MG 0 x 2 Botafogo – Brasileirão 2022
- 07/17/2022 – Botafogo 0 x 1 Atlético-MG – Brasileirão 2022
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Atlético-MG x Botafogo: retrospective in knockout stages
Atlético-MG and Botafogo have already faced each other in 12 knockout stages, including official and friendly tournaments. The Rio team came out on top eight times, against four from the Minas Gerais club.
- 1964 – Botafogo eliminated Atlético in the semifinals of the Belo Horizonte Quadrangular Tournament
- 1967 – Atlético eliminated Botafogo in the round of 16 of the Taça Brasil
- 1993 – Botafogo eliminated Atlético in the Copa Conmebol semi-final
- 1994 – Atlético eliminated Botafogo in the quarter-finals of the Brasileirão
- 1997 – Atlético eliminated Botafogo in the first round of the Brasília Quadrangular Tournament
- 2007 – Botafogo eliminated Atlético in the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil
- 2008 – Botafogo eliminated Atlético in the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil
- 2008 – Botafogo eliminated Atlético in the first phase of the Copa Sudamericana
- 2011 – Botafogo eliminated Atlético in the first phase of the Copa Sudamericana
- 2013 – Botafogo eliminated Atlético in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil
- 2017 – Botafogo eliminated Atlético in the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil
- 2019 – Atlético eliminated Botafogo in the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana
