São Paulo beat Atlético, end winless run and get back on track in BR-25

It was a duel between teams that advanced in the South American competitions they dispute.

And who came out on top was São Paulo, who extended their unbeaten streak in the Brasileirão by debuting their new third jersey.

Thanks to the goals of Pablo Maia and Tapia, Tricolor defeated Atlético-MG 2-0 on Sunday night (24).

Game played at MorumBIS and valid for the 21st round of the Brasileirão.

That put an end to the sequence of 11 games without triumphs of SPFC over the Rooster.

Tricolor was competent for the first time.

He took the lead after Pablo Maia won the marking of Alan Franco (23').

He continued to work better with the ball in front of an Atlético that even scored before the interval. But there was an impediment in Vitor Hugo's goal.

The final stage was of a SPFC controlling the actions.

But without "killing" the game. What happened at 81', with Cédric serving Tapia.

Heavily modified, the Rooster fought. But only brought real danger in the added time with Scarpa hitting the crossbar.

And left MorumBIS without scoring Rafael's goal.

The expectation of Lucas Moura among the starters was not confirmed.

And he didn't even stay on the bench. According to SPFC, the number 7 will follow an individualized schedule for strengthening and load control.

He will only return to play after the Fifa Date, with a focus on Libertadores.

Already with the ball rolling, Marcos Antônio needed to leave the game at 42 minutes of the first half with pain in the back of his left thigh.

Member of the Brazilian National Team's preliminary list, he even walked to the bench, but tends to undergo an examination.

Cuca was still without Lyanco. And also lost Junior Alonso, Cuello, and Hulk - all suspended.

He chose to start the duel at MorumBIS without Scarpa, Arana, Alexsander, and Natanael with an eye on the first decision against Cruzeiro.

The Galo coach used the bench in the final stage, but there was no evolution.

The "calculated risk" of preserving - added to the many casualties - had a new setback in the BR of consequence.

São Paulo reached the same 32 points as Botafogo and Mirassol. Follows glued to the G-6.

Atlético, in turn, remains with 24. And the 12th. Who opens the Z-4 is Vitória, who has 19 and plays on Monday (24).

SPFC will play again next Saturday (30). Will be a visitor against Cruzeiro (2nd) at Mineirão.

Already the Rooster focuses on the Copa do Brasil.

Will start the fight for the semifinals of the competition on Thursday (28), when receiving the biggest rival in front of their fans at Arena MRV.

In the BR, the next challenge is on Sunday (31). Will have Vitória (17th) ahead at Barradão.

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