Atlético Mineiro vs Vitória

Atlético-MG shook off a run of home draws with a 2-1 win over Vitória at Arena MRV, though the visitors made things nervy right until the final whistle. Thiago Borbas broke the deadlock in the 25th minute, and Reinier, who had set up the opener, doubled the lead himself shortly after the hour mark to put the hosts firmly in control. Vitória didn't go quietly. Erick pulled one back in the 87th minute, turning the closing stages into a scramble as Atlético-MG defended its lead under pressure. No red cards were shown, but the referee handed out yellow cards to players on both sides as the tempo picked up late on. The result keeps Atlético-MG's home form ticking over after a stretch of stalemates in recent weeks, a timely response in front of their own fans. For Vitória, it's another away defeat to digest as they continue fighting to pull clear of the relegation zone, even if the late goal offered a small sign of life.