On Sunday afternoon (19), Flamengo lost to Atlético-MG 2-0, at Mineirão, in a game valid for the 13th round of the Brasileirão. The teams will face each other again on Wednesday (22), for the round of XNUMX of the Copa do Brasil.

The game
The match began with a fierce battle for possession in midfield. Atlético-MG seized the initiative and pushed forward more frequently. In the 10th minute, Andreas took a free kick; the ball deflected off the wall, forcing Everson to palm it away for a corner. The number 18 then performed a beautiful flick on his marker, burst into the box, and struck a powerful shot, forcing the goalkeeper to make another good save.

In the second half, Flamengo opened up more and threatened Atlético's goal. In the 34th minute, the home team opened the scoring through Nacho Fernández, who pounced on a rebound after a save by Diego Alves: 1-0. The first half ended with the Minas Gerais team in the lead.

The red-and-black team returned for the second half with Arão and Marinho replacing Andreas and Vitinho, respectively. Six minutes in, Ayrton passed to Arrascaeta at the edge of the box, but the Uruguayan shot wide.

Flamengo exchanged passes in attack, but struggled to penetrate Atlético-MG's box. In the 39th minute, Ademir scored the second goal for the Minas Gerais team: 2-0. Flamengo left the Mineirão defeated.

Next appointment
The Most Beloved returns to the field on Wednesday (22) to face Atlético-MG again, at 21:30 pm, at Mineirão. This time, the clash is valid for the first leg of the round of XNUMX of the Copa do Brasil.

Flamengo lineup
Diego Alves; Matheuzinho, Rodrigo Caio, Pablo and Ayrton Lucas; João Gomes (Diego), Andreas (Willian Arão), Everton Ribeiro (Lazaro) and Arrascaeta; Vitinho (Marinho) and Gabi (Pedro).
Coach: Dorival Junior.

Atlético-MG lineup
Everson; Mariano, Nathan Silva, Junior Alonso and Guilherme Arana; Allan, Jair (Otávio) and Nacho Fernández; Vargas (Ademir), Keno (Rubens) and Hulk.
Coach: Antonio Mohamed.

Technical sheet
Atlético-MG 2x0 Flamengo – 13th Round of the Brazilian Championship
Location: Mineirão, BH
Date and time: 19/06/2022
Referee: Raphael Claus (SP)
Assistants: Danilo Ricardo Manis (SP) and Alex Ang Ribeiro (SP)
Yellow cards: Marinho (FLA), Nacho Fernández (CAM) and Mariano (CAM)
Goals: Nacho Fernández (34'1st half) and Ademir (39'2nd half).