Victor Hugo scores as Atlético-MG rallies to defeat Palmeiras 2-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 12:31 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Atlético-MG ended Palmeiras’ unbeaten home streak in the 2026 Brasileirão with a 2-1 victory at Nubank Parque on July 26. After a possession-heavy first half, Palmeiras conceded a goal following a blunder by Carlos Miguel just minutes into the second half. Felipe Anderson later equalized for Palmeiras in the 75th minute before Igor Gomes secured the winner for Atlético in his first goal of the season. Palmeiras remains on 44 points, while Atlético moves to 28 points, easing their relegation concerns.
- •Palmeiras held 70% possession in the first half.
- •Carlos Miguel made a critical error leading to Atlético's opening goal.
- •Felipe Anderson equalized for Palmeiras in the 75th minute.
- •Igor Gomes scored the winner for Atlético-MG shortly after being substituted in.
- •Palmeiras will face Vitória on July 29.
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"Nubank Parque was the stage for a huge individual blunder this Sunday (26). And Palmeiras were no longer the only unbeaten home team in the 2026 Brasileirão. Victor Hugo — after some help from Ca...
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