📹 Reinier debuts with chest assist as Galo win comeback in Sula

At the Arena MRV, Atlético-MG came from behind to defeat Godoy Cruz 2-1 on Thursday (14), in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.

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The Rooster did not have a good performance, especially in the first half, when they created little and even saw the Argentines open the scoring.

After the defense cleared poorly, Santino Andino was left with the rebound, took the marking off, and shot with his left foot, into the corner of Everson's goal.

In the final minutes of the first half, Arana almost scored, picking up the rebound from the goalkeeper in the area, but the play was disallowed for Rony's offside, after a VAR review.

até quando não é ele que finaliza, ele tá impedido

Simplesmente Rony pic.twitter.com/eIpiJKgd1P

— Zona do Galo (@zonadogalo) August 14, 2025

The first 20 minutes of the second half were complicated on the field and worrying for the Atlético-MG fans, as the team was not creating chances.

The best shot had been Hulk's free kick, which the goalkeeper defended.

However, after a good exchange of passes on the left, Arana crossed, the goalkeeper came out "chasing butterflies", and the ball was left clear for Cuello to finish into the empty goal.

In the final minutes, coach Cuca promoted the debut of midfielder Reinier, who came on in place of defender Lyanco.

And it was precisely the number 18, a product of Flamengo and former Real Madrid player, who provided the chest assist for Hulk to score and seal the comeback!

🚦 How it stands

With the result, Atlético-MG will play for a draw next Thursday (21), in Argentina, which still advances to face Bolívar or Cienciano (1st leg 2-0).

The Argentines need to win by two goals to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. In case of a Godoy Cruz win by one goal, the spot will be decided on penalties.

Before that, however, the Rooster returns to the field on Sunday (17), when they host Grêmio at the Arena MRV, for the 20th round of the Brasileirão.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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