In the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana, Atlético Mineiro emerged victorious over Godoy Cruz with a score of 2-1.
In a closely contested match, Atlético Mineiro secured their place in the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana after defeating Godoy Cruz 2-1 on Thursday, 14 August 2025. The match, played at the Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte, saw both teams displaying impressive performances, with Atlético Mineiro's tactical efficiency and key individual contributions proving decisive.
The teams lined up with Atlético Mineiro fielding a 4-3-3 formation, while Godoy Cruz opted for a 4-1-4-1 setup. The first half was marked by Godoy Cruz's dominance in possession, but they struggled to penetrate Atlético's defense. The deadlock was broken in the 37th minute when Santino Andino scored for Godoy Cruz, making it 1-0. However, Atlético Mineiro responded before halftime, with Tomás Cuello scoring a goal assisted by Guilherme Arana to level the score at 1-1.
The second half began with a crucial moment for Atlético Mineiro as they took the lead once again, with Natanael scoring a quick strike into the bottom corner, extending their aggregate lead. Godoy Cruz continued to press, but Atlético Mineiro successfully managed the game, maintaining their lead and completing the aggregate victory.
Player ratings from FotMob showed moderate performances from Godoy Cruz players such as Daniel Barrea (6.0), Gonzalo Abrego (6.4), Walter Montoya (5.5), and Bastian Yanez (6.4). Godoy Cruz goalkeeper Edilson Salinas received a rating of 4.0, reflecting the difficulties faced during the match. Defenders and midfielders had mixed ratings, with some struggling to contain Atlético Mineiro's attack.
Substitutions were made on both sides, with key changes including the introduction of Natanael for Atlético Mineiro at the 55th minute and the arrival of Ribonetto as the new coach of Godoy Cruz. Ribonetto's debut took place at the Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte.
Atlético Mineiro's coach Cuca has been noted for the team's focus and competitive spirit in key fixtures in 2025, while Godoy Cruz's performances at home have been resilient though ultimately insufficient against Brazilian opposition. The overall analysis shows Atlético Mineiro’s tactical efficiency and key individual contributions, particularly from Natanael, securing their progression in the tournament. Godoy Cruz’s home advantage and player efforts were notable but did not translate into overturning the aggregate score.
The next round of the Copa Sudamericana promises to be just as exciting as Atlético Mineiro prepares to face their quarterfinal opponents.
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