Thanks to a great goal from Paulinho, Atlético Mineiro drew 1-1 with the Colombian side Millonarios on Wednesday night in Bogota in the first leg of the third round of the Libertadores tournament.
The second leg, which will determine its place in the group stage of the continental competition, will take place next Wednesday (15) at 21:30 at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte.
On Sunday (12:00), Atlético will play Athletic at 16:00 in São João del Rey in the first leg of the Mineiro League semi-final.
Colombian Atlético Mineiro vs Millonarios
First half:
Paulinho had his first chance in the match in the 13th minute after Patrick’s pass. The striker made a great cross and forced the Colombian goalkeeper to defend well.
In the 33rd minute, Hulk shot from outside the penalty area, which ended with the excellent defense of goalkeeper Millonarius.
The Colombian team opened the scoring with a David Silva header in the 41st minute from a corner.
Second half:
The second half starts with no changes in the composition of the two teams, and Atlético continues to create the best chances. After a beautiful pass from Alan, the goalkeeper saved his goal from the Hulk’s projectile.
Atlético scored the equalizing goal in the 20th minute as Himerson got off to a great start against striker Paulinho, who sent the ball over the goalkeeper after coming out of his own net.
Coach Eduardo Cudete replaced the team four times. In the 29th minute, Vargas and Chioran entered, leaving Paulinho and Patrick.
And in the 35th minute, Mariano entered the field instead of Saravia. Five minutes later, Alan gave way to Igor Gomez.
In the closing minutes, Atlético dangerously entered the offensive zone for Göran’s attack from the left, looking for the Hulk leading the attack, but the ball came out with great force.
The tie remained until the final whistle, and the decision was made at the Mineirao Stadium in Belohorzent.
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