Atlético Mineiro vs São Paulo

Atlético-MG ended São Paulo's unbeaten start to the Brasileirão with a gritty 1-0 victory at the Arena MRV on Wednesday night. Defender Iván Román headed home the only goal of the game to hand the league leaders their first defeat of the 2026 season. The breakthrough came in the 63rd minute when Bernard floated a cross into the box. Alan Franco nodded the ball across goal and Román, the 19-year-old Chilean centre-back, was on hand to power his header into the net — his first goal in Atlético colours. The result reshapes the top of the table. São Paulo drop to second on 16 points, level with Palmeiras, who leapfrog them into first on goal difference. Atlético-MG climb to tenth with eight points as they build momentum at home. All eyes now turn to Saturday's blockbuster, when São Paulo host Palmeiras at Morumbis in a clash that could define the early title race.