Analysis: Atlético-MG plays its part and will have time to build the team in the Libertadores quarter-finals | Athlete – mg

Now, this Wednesday, he meets his opponent in the quarter-finals. Only disaster drives Palmeiras via Gallo in August. It’s a chance for a second match, and time will play for Minas Gerais, with guaranteed reinforcements, and possibly the return of important players.

Turku lost Mehmet Alan in the first leg (dismissal) and Admir the day before due to COVID-19. De Geyer and Kino (Medical Department) are no longer there. Gallo felt there was no winger capable of breaking the mark, and created goal posts. Good goalkeeper Ortiz, of Emelec, who had already saved Hulk’s penalty in Ecuador, made a fine save again.

Gallo’s defense was not practically stifled. One move or the other by Emelec, with low shots. What was really lacking was the creation of more group plays. Tactical differences, changing positions and missing some deadly chances in the first half.

Midfielder Caleb, for example, played the second midfielder, then went to the right midfielder. Vargas, who started wide on the right, quickly moved to the left on the final stage. It was his game that led to the penalty save. Atletico scored 1-0 at Hulk’s feet, The record holder in the Copa Libertadores with 11 goals.

Some disappointing singles performances, like Guilherme Arana, made Atlético’s night less peaceful than they had imagined. Emelec are not among the best teams in Ecuador, but they do well without the ball, making two streaks of four players in marking.

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Atletico went into the net by adding Eduardo Sacha and Matias Zaracho, who have not played since May. And at this moment a prominent figure appeared in the match again. Midfielder Otavio played a high-profile match, and is a serious candidate to stay at the start.

For the highly potential duel with Palmeiras, Atletico will need to show more football, of course, but the team will be different, with four guaranteed reinforcements – Pedriño, Alan Kardec, Kimerson and Pavon – of which only three can be scored, and in the case of the Argentine, still There is the issue of the penalty that was appealed to CONMEBOL last Monday.