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Atletico Mineiro created several opportunities to open the scoring against Palmeiras from the start of the match for the first leg of the 2022 Copa Libertadores quarter-finals. However, it was only in the minutes that they managed to take the lead.
At 45'+1', the 'Gallo' won a penalty to the delight of the fans at the Mineirao Stadium. Hulk took the penalty and struck a powerful shot to beat Weverton, who guessed the direction of the shot but ultimately had to pick the ball out of the back of the net.
Both teams went to the dressing rooms to prepare for the second half. It should be noted that the second leg will be played at the Allianz Parque on Wednesday, August 10.
GOAL FOR ATLETICO MINEIRO! Hulk's great left-footed shot from the penalty spot for the 1-0 against Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores. pic.twitter.com/ykbAu5FVHf
— SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) August 4, 2022
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The 'Galo' and the 'Verdao' face each other again in a two-legged knockout tie of the continental tournament. In the previous season, Sao Paulo's team drew 0-0 at home and drew 1-1 in Belo Horizonte. As a result, Abel Ferreira's team advanced to the final and went on to win it to lift their second consecutive trophy.
Atletico Mineiro once again relied on coach Cuca to replace the outgoing Antonio Mohamed. With slim chances of winning the Brasileirao for the second year in a row and after being eliminated from the Copa Brasil, the 'Galo' arrives at the game with the hope of winning the Copa Libertadores like in 2013.
On the other hand, Palmeiras will seek to defend their record of 19 consecutive away matches without losing in the Libertadores. Furthermore, they have gone 16 games without defeat, including nine consecutive victories. Additionally, Ferreira will be able to count on Rony again, who has been absent from the pitch due to muscle problems.