Possession
76%Atlético Mineiro≈ 68 min on the ball
24%Grêmio≈ 22 min on the ball
Copa do Brasil · Round 28
1–1
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Atlético-MG pressures with 29 finishes, but Grêmio holds draw in Copa do Brasil
Galo dominates ball possession, takes the lead with Renan Lodi, but concedes equality to Carlos Vinícius and stops at Weverton's great performance
In a lively match for the 28th round of the Copa do Brasil on Saturday, Atlético-MG and Grêmio ended in a 1-1 draw. The Minas Gerais team built a large offensive volume and opened the scoring, but the Gaúchos were surgical in seeking equality and withstanding the pressure until the final whistle.
Incidents
ATLGRÊ
-5'🟨
Gabriel GrandoArgument
21'🟨
BernardArgument
26'⚽
Renan Lodiassist. Bernard
35'🟨
José EnamoradoArgument
36'🟨
Kevin CastañoFoul
38'⚽
Carlos Viníciusassist. Erick Noriega
46'🔄
Marlon↔ Caio Paulista
46'🔄
José Enamorado↔ Dodi
57'🔄
Alan Minda↔ Dudu
57'🔄
Kevin Castaño↔ Fred
63'🔄
Carlos Vinícius↔ Martin Braithwaite
68'🟨
Alan FrancoArgument
70'🔄
Francis Amuzu↔ Tetê
73'🔄
Igor Gomes↔ Gustavo Scarpa
73'🔄
Natanael↔ Mateo Cassierra
76'🔄
João Pedro↔ Marcos Rocha
87'🟥
VitãoFoul
90'🔄
Alan Franco↔ Ángelo Preciado
Match Recap
Lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, Atlético-MG took the initiative and opened the scoring at 26 minutes, when Bernard served Renan Lodi to finish with precision. Grêmio, structured in a 3-4-3, quickly reacted and achieved the equalizer at 38 minutes, thanks to Erick Noriega's pass to Carlos Vinícius' goal. In the final stage, the home team increased the pace after the entries of Fred and Dudu, accumulating clear chances. Tricolor retreated to hold the result and even saw the opponent have Vitão expelled at 87 minutes, managing the score until the end.
Statistics
Shots on target
8Atlético Mineiroof 29 shots
1Grêmioof 7 shots
Pass accuracy
88%Atlético Mineiro572 of 652
60%Grêmio124 of 207
Match DNA
Six-dimensional comparison
1st half → 2nd half
Who grew or faded after the break
Possession
Shots on target %
Pass %
Duels won %
Anatomy of the shots
Where each shot ended up
Atlético MineiroGrêmio
Goals
1
1
Saved
7
—
Woodwork
—
—
Blocked
7
3
Off target
14
3
Territory map
Action intensity by pitch third
Atlético Mineiro
Defensetackles
Midfieldpasses
Attackshots
Grêmio
Attackshots
Midfieldpasses
Defensetackles
Darker shades mean more activity in that zone
Duels
Who won more battles
Ground
57%
43% · 2957% · 38
Aerial
67%
67% · 1433% · 7
Dribbles
71%
29% · 471% · 2
Player impact
Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)
Players with 30+ min only.
Match standout
Top-rated player's share of the team
Atlético Mineiro
Fred
M · #7
Rating: 8.70
Passes45Shots0Defense7Creation65
Match Highlights
The great protagonist of the match was goalkeeper Weverton, who made seven crucial interventions and blocked the main Atletican advances. On the alvinegro side, Renan Lodi had a consistent performance by scoring the team's goal, in addition to Fred entering with intensity in the midfield to organize the offensive plays. In the Gremista rearguard, Fabián Balbuena accumulated 11 decisive cuts, leading a resilient defensive system that also counted on Walter Kannemann and Wallace to ward off the danger.
What the Numbers Say
The statistics reflected Atlético-MG's monologue with the ball, recording 76% possession, 652 passes, and expressive 29 finishes against only seven from the visitors. However, Galo wasted four great chances created throughout the ninety minutes and only hit eight shots on target. Grêmio bet on physical combat, won 57% of the ground duels, and made 44 defensive cuts to stop the recent negative sequence, while the Minas Gerais team broke the series of five consecutive defeats but lamented the lack of aim.
Lineup
How teams lined up at kick-off
Atlético Mineiro · 4-5-1Grêmio · 3-4-3
CCaptain↓Substituted
Atlético Mineiro
Manager: Eduardo Dominguez
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Grêmio
Manager: Renato Portaluppi
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Man of the match
Fred
Atlético Mineiro
Referee
Ramon Abatti Abel
Suspended
Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.
Atlético Mineiro
🚫
Alan FrancoBecame suspended due to 3 yellowsWill serve suspension in the next league match.
🚫
VitãoBecame suspended due to Red cardWill serve suspension in the next league match.
What Changes Now
After the eliminatory draw, the attention of both clubs turns to the dispute of the Série A of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Atlético-MG plays away from home against Mirassol on the next Saturday, November 14, 2026, for the 35th round of the national competition. Grêmio will have a few more days of preparation and will return to the field on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, when they play at home against Bahia.