Atlético-MG struggle in the air and lose to Chilean league's bottom side

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09-05-2025

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Atlético Mineiro met Deportes Iquique again this Thursday (8).
And disappointed its fans.
They took the lead, but saw the team that is 16th and last in the Chilean Championship win 3 x 2.
The match was played at the Tierra de Campeones Stadium and was valid for the fourth round of Group H of the Copa Sudamericana.
The result put the Chilean team in contention for qualification.
Check out the highlights of the match soon.Took the lead, but...
Even without Hulk, Lyanco and Arana, the start was positive for Atlético. They controlled the game and posed a threat - mainly with Rony.
And they scored the deserved goal just ten minutes in thanks to a play started and finished by Rubens.
But Atlético did not take advantage of their superior technical quality to dominate.
They had already made Everson work until Orellana's cross found Álvaro Ramos free in the box (35').
Aerial ball becomes a drama for Galo
Fernando Díaz would have more success in his personal dispute with Cuca.
He saw his Iquique turn the game around after another high ball play. From the very veteran Puch to Ramos to deflect (52').
Shortly after, a new cross from the left found Orellana, who beat Everson (61').
Highlighting Iquique's great efficiency: three accurate shots on Atlético's goal and three goals.
New changes made Atlético more productive with the ball.
Cuello and, later, Rony, were stopped by Requeña. But Bernard had better luck (79').
His second goal since returning to the club.
The pressure to equalize did not work.
And Galo paid dearly for the many marking errors.
📊 Standings and schedule 📅
Atlético stopped at five points. They could see Caracas (five) pull away if they beat Cienciano (three) later.
Iquique reached four points and started to dream of qualification.
Galo will play two matches at the Arena MRV: against Caracas (15/5) and Cienciano (29/5).
Iquique will be the visitor twice: Cienciano (15/5) and Caracas (29/5).
On Sunday (11), Atlético (10th) will return to play at home to challenge Fluminense (5th). Match for the eighth round of the Brasileirão.