Corinthians vs Atlético Mineiro
Neo Quimica Arena
R. Klein
2026
Match Report
Corinthians snatched a vital win at the Neo Química Arena, edging out Atletico-MG 1-0 in a tense Round 17 encounter of the Brasileirão. The decisive blow came late, with Zakaria Labyad netting in the 88th minute to send the home crowd into raptures.
The match was goalless at the break and followed a similar pattern into the second half, with Atletico-MG posing the greater threat but struggling to convert. Thomás Cuello picked up a yellow card in the 37th minute, and Memphis Depay was introduced from the bench at the hour mark to add firepower for the visitors. It wasn't enough. Matheuzinho — later named player of the match — slipped a perfectly weighted ball through to Labyad, who made no mistake.
For Corinthians, it's a crucial result that helps ease their relegation worries. Atletico-MG dominated in terms of danger created but leave São Paulo empty-handed — a costly afternoon that could haunt them in a tightly contested table.
Match Events
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Atlético Mineiro | 7 | 3 | 8 | -1 | 24 |
| 10 | Corinthians | 6 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 24 |
Statistics
58%Possession42%
10Shots11
4Shots on Target2
3Corners0
15Fouls14
3Offsides2
1Yellow Cards2
515Passes371
2Saves3
Injuries & Suspensions
Atlético Mineiro
Head to Head
22
Corinthians wins
12
Draws
20
Atlético Mineiro wins
Goals: 63 - 63

