Cuello’s Brace Powers Atletico-MG to 3-0 Victory Over Gremio

Cuello’s Double Powers Atletico-MG Past Gremio 3-0

Atletico-MG defeated Gremio 3-0 at Arena MRV on Sunday, August 16, taking a one-goal lead into half-time before a decisive burst after the break. Gremio had slightly more possession, but Atletico-MG created the clearer chances and converted their superiority in the penalty area.

Atletico-MG Strike First and Control Second Half

Atletico-MG made the stronger start and moved ahead in the 19th minute. Igor Gomes provided the assist for Vitor Hugo, who finished to give the home side a 1-0 advantage and put Gremio on the back foot.

Gremio remained within reach at half-time, but the balance shifted firmly after the restart. Atletico-MG’s second goal arrived in the 62nd minute through Tomás Cuello, assisted by Renan Lodi, and Cuello struck again four minutes later to turn a close scoreline into a commanding lead.

Cuello’s Two-Goal Match Defines Victory

Cuello was the defining figure in Atletico-MG’s victory, completing his two-goal performance in an eight-minute spell. His second finish at 66 minutes effectively settled the contest, as Gremio could not produce a response during the decisive phase of the match.

The forward earned a perfect 10.0 rating after playing 81 minutes. Alongside his goals, Cuello recorded two shots on target, four key passes and three tackles, underlining his influence beyond finishing alone.

Attacking Efficiency Outweighs Gremio Possession

Gremio finished with 51% possession and completed 402 accurate passes at a 91% rate, compared with Atletico-MG’s 49% possession and 373 accurate passes at 89%. That marginal control did not lead to enough penetration, with Gremio managing only one shot on target from nine total attempts.

Atletico-MG produced 14 shots, including five on target, and all of their attempts came from inside the box. Their expected-goals figure of 2.47 compared with Gremio’s 0.41 showed the difference in chance quality, while eight corners to six also reflected the home side’s greater attacking pressure.

Three Points Strengthen Atletico-MG’s League Position

The result lifted Atletico-MG to 11th in the Serie A standings with 29 points from 21 matches. Their record now stands at eight wins, five draws and eight losses, with a goal difference of zero.

Gremio remain 14th on 25 points from 21 games, having recorded six wins, seven draws and eight losses with a goal difference of minus three. The match produced six yellow cards, shared equally between the teams, including bookings for C. Pavon, Walter Kannemann and Pedro Gabriel for Gremio, and A. Preciado, M. Cisse and Lodi for Atletico-MG.