Needing only a draw to qualify, Atletico-MG faces Godoy Cruz-ARG this Thursday (21/08), at 19h (Brasília time), at Feliciano Gambarte Stadium, Argentina, for the return of the round of 16 of the South American Cup. The match will be broadcast by ESPN and Disney+. See here how to sign!
In the first leg, at the MRV Arena, the Rooster won 2-1, by turn, with great performance of Reinier, who made his debut for the team in the match. In the most recent match, he lost at home to Grêmio 3-1.
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Atletico-MG lineup against Godoy Cruz
Coach Cuca has Dudu again, suspended in Brasileirão by STJD, but released to work in Conmebol competitions.
Reinier must again be a starter. Strikers Cadu and Caio Maia underwent surgery on his right knee and still out of the related. Patrick and Saravia, also with physical problems, are out of the duel.
Probable Atletico-MG lineup: Everson; Natanael, Ivan Román, Junior Alonso and Guilherme Arana; Alan Franco, Alexander, Scarpa and Reinier (Ron); Cuello and Hulk. Technical: Cuca.
Atletico-MG players injured and hanging:
Injured: Cadu, Caio Maia, Lyanco, Patrick E Saravia
Hanging: Junior Alonso
Probable casting of Godoy Cruz
Petroli; Arce, mendoza, rasmussen e meli; Poggi; Altamira, Nico Fernández, Pol Fernández E Andino; Auzmendi. Technical: Walter Ribonetto.
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Godoy Cruz x Atlético-MG: time and where to watch
- South American 2025 – Eighth Final (Return)
- Data: Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Time: 19h (from Brasilia)
- Local: Feliciano Gambarte Stadium, in Godoy Cruz, Mendeoza (Argentina)
- Transmission: ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ default (streaming)
MORE: BRAZILIAN TABLE 2025: The classification of the Brazilian Championship
To get the vacancy in Argentina! ✈️🐓🇦🇷
Rooster faces Godoy Cruz next Thursday by the South American. 📅
Let’s fight for the classification 💪 pic.twitter.com/AmtS2wCzcL
– Atlético (@atletico) August 18, 2025
ATLETICO-MG RESULTS
- 08/17 – Atletico -MG 1 x 3 Grêmio – Brazilian Championship
- 14/08 – Atletico -MG 2 x 1 Godoy Cruz – South American
- 08/10 – Vasco 1 x 1 Atlético -MG – Brazilian Championship
- 08/06 – Atletico -MG 0 (4) x (3) 1 Flamengo – Brazil Cup
- 08/03 – Atletico -MG 2 x 1 Bragantino – Brazilian Championship
Next Atletico-MG games
- Godoy Cruz -ARG x Atlético -MG – 08/21 (Thursday) – 19h – Brazilian Championship
- São Paulo x Atlético -MG – 08/24 (Sunday) – 20:30 – Brazilian Championship
- Atletico -MG x Cruzeiro – 08/27 (Wednesday) – 7:30 pm – Brazil Cup
- Vitória x Atlético -MG – 08/31 (Sunday) – 18h30 – Brazilian Championship
- Cruzeiro x Atlético -MG – 09/11 (Thursday) – 7:30 pm – Brazil Cup
Atletico-MG classifications
- Brazilian Championship: 11th place (24 points in 18 games)
- Brazil Cup: in the quarterfinals
- South American Cup: in the round of 16
