Galo advance to semifinals with 4-2 win over Santos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Atlético Mineiro defeated Santos 4-2 in the Copa Sudamericana at Arena MRV on September 16. The match featured key contributions from Cuello, Reinier, and Bernard, who scored all four goals for Galo. Bernard opened the scoring just 17 seconds into the match, setting a record for the fastest goal at the venue. With this victory, Galo leveled the aggregate score at 4-4, necessitating a penalty shootout for qualification to the semifinals.
- •Galo scored four goals against Santos to level the aggregate score.
- •Reinier netted two goals, bringing his total to nine this season.
- •Cuello's header in injury time was pivotal for the comeback.
- •Bernard's opening goal established a new stadium record.
- •Galo's scoring distribution emphasizes their collective strength.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — Team effort puts Galo trio top of the scoring charts
"Galo has three of its main attacking players at the top of the scoring charts this season. And on the night Atlético needed its forwards the most, Cuello, Reinier, and Bernard stepped up to score the...
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