Fluminense vs Atlético Mineiro
Match Report
Fluminense edged past Atletico-MG 1-0 at the Maracanã on Saturday, climbing to third in the Serie A and level on 16 points with leaders Palmeiras and São Paulo. Rodrigo Castillo's first-half header was enough to settle a bruising encounter.
The striker made the breakthrough on 29 minutes, meeting a whipped cross from Agustín Canobbio on the right and guiding his header into the net. Atletico-MG actually created the better chances overall but couldn't find a way past veteran keeper Fábio, who produced several crucial saves.
Tempers boiled over throughout, with referee Flávio De Souza showing ten yellow cards — five to each side. Hulk was among those cautioned and needed medical attention in the first half.
The win extends Fluminense's perfect home record to four from four this season. Atletico-MG sit 11th with eight points and remain winless on the road in 2026.
Match Events
25'
L. Acosta(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
25'
I. Roman(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
29'
33'
Guilherme Arana(Elbowing)
35'
Hulk(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
57'
J. Alonso(Foul)
59'
68'
Ruan Tressoldi(Roughing)
68'
68'
69'
A. Canobbio(Holding)
81'
Martinelli(Holding)
87'
87'
89'
89'
Jemmes(Foul)
89'
A. Franco(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)L. Acosta
25'
25'
I. Roman(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
29'
(Elbowing)Guilherme Arana
33'
35'
Hulk(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
57'
J. Alonso(Foul)
59'
68'
Ruan Tressoldi(Roughing)
68'
68'
(Holding)A. Canobbio
69'
(Holding)Martinelli
81'
87'
89'
(Foul)Jemmes
89'
89'
A. Franco(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fluminense | 6 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 19 |
| 14 | Atlético Mineiro | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
Statistics
56%Possession44%
14Shots14
4Shots on Target5
3Corners2
18Fouls15
5Yellow Cards5
466Passes362
4Saves3
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
16
Fluminense wins
16
Draws
21
Atlético Mineiro wins
Goals: 68 - 77