Atlético and Vitória prepare for Brasileirão opener at Arena MRV
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:34 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Atlético-MG and Vitória are set to face off on Saturday, August 29, as they open the 25th round of the Brasileirão at Arena MRV. Both teams have chosen to rest key players ahead of their upcoming matches in the Copa do Brasil. Atlético's goalkeeper Everson will miss the match due to a foot injury, while several Vital players, including Ramon and Zé Vitor, will start on the bench. This strategic decision comes as both teams navigate the demands of competing in multiple tournaments.
- •Match kicks off on August 29 at Arena MRV.
- •Atlético is resting players with a crucial Copa do Brasil derby upcoming.
- •Goalkeeper Everson is sidelined for Atlético due to injury.
- •Vitória also opts to bench key players for this match.
- •Both teams were involved in recent Copa do Brasil matches.
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — 📋 Atlético and Vitória named for Brasileirão round opener
"Atlético-MG and Vitória have announced their lineups for this Saturday’s (29) match, which opens the 25th round of the Brasileirão.The match takes place at Arena MRV and pits two teams against ea...
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