ATLÉTICO-MG

Famous on social media for dubbing controversial football moves, Gustavo Machado interpreted the moves from Atlético's 4-2 defeat to Flamengo, this Wednesday (3/7), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, for 14th round of the Brazilian Championship.

In a video released on social media, this Thursday (4/7), Gustavo selected some moments from the game for dubbing – especially Hulk's complaints with the refereeing. Watch the full video below! “Professor, you scored there, and they came here, old man”, said Hulk, according to Gustavo Machado's lip reading, about Flamengo's wall having been moved before a free kick.

“Did he pull the yellow card?”, asked Hulk to the fourth referee of the game, referring to the second card that culminated in the expulsion of teammate Rômulo, 18 minutes into the second half.

Shortly afterwards, Hulk debated with David Luiz the red card received by the defender of Atlético. “The rule is clear, old man”, said Hulk to the red-and-black defender. “He shot, only you don't see it”, replied David Luiz, citing Rômulo's hard foul on Bruno Henrique.

With the defeat to leader Flamengo, Atlético remained in 11th place in the Brazilian Championship, with 18 points – four behind G6 and seven above Z4. Atlético returns to the field to face Botafogo this Sunday (7/7), at 8:30 pm, at Nilton Santos, in Rio de Janeiro, for the 15th round of Série A.

Journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira mocked Arena MRV after Atlético's defeat to Flamengo this Wednesday (3/7). At the black and white home, the Rio team won 4-2, in a match for the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship. “Did the fan who bought a ticket in the blind spot see the goals? Even for certain games, this project innovation seems interesting”, he said, in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Mauro Cezar Pereira mentioned the controversy of blind spots in the MRV Arena. The stadium recently opened by Galo has field visibility problems in some places in the stands. This Wednesday, Flamengo was vastly superior and won with goals from strikers Bruno Henrique (two) and Carlinhos and left-back Ayrton Lucas. Galo took advantage of striker Hulk (two).

With the result, Atlético extends the negative streak at the MRV Arena. five consecutive matches without victory, with two defeats (to Palmeiras and Flamengo) and three draws (with Fortaleza, Atlético-GO and Bahia).

With the victory, Flamengo remains firmly in the lead of the Brazilian Championship, increasing the confidence of its fans. The next round of the championship promises more excitement, with Flamengo facing Cuiabá on Saturday (06), at Maracanã.

Gustavo Scarpa was one of Flamengo's main targets at the beginning of the season. However, the midfielder refused the red-black team's proposal and chose to play for Atlético-MG, leaving Nottingham Forest, in England. This Wednesday (03), Flamengo beat the Minas Gerais team 4-2. During the game, Flamengo fans remembered the player's decision not to accept the Rio club's proposal.

Without being able to establishing himself in European football, after spells at Olympiacos (GRE) and Nottingham Forest (ING), Gustavo Scarpa asked to return to Brazil. The midfielder even negotiated with Flamengo, but preferred to settle with Atlético-MG. The Minas Gerais club spent 5 million euros (R$ 26.5 million at the time) to sign the player, a significant investment in strengthening the squad.

Meanwhile, at Flamengo, Luiz Araújo has been standing out in the same role that Gustavo Scarpa plays at Atlético-MG. Luiz Araújo is the leader in assists for Flamengo this season, showing his importance in the team. With the pass to Bruno Henrique this Wednesday (03), the number 7 reached the mark of eight assists in 2024, surpassing the number of Scarpa, who has six assists for Atlético-MG.

The performance de Luiz Araújo highlights the difference in impact between the two players on the season. While Flamengo celebrates the significant contribution of its midfielder, the choice of Scarpa by Atlético-MG has not produced the same results. Flamengo's 4-2 victory over Atlético-MG, therefore, also symbolizes the effectiveness of the choices made by Rubro-Negro in assembling the squad.

With the victory, Flamengo remains firmly in the lead of the Brazilian Championship, increasing the confidence of its fans. The memory of the proposal rejected by Gustavo Scarpa serves as a point of reflection for the player, who is now looking for better results at Atlético-MG. The next round of the championship promises more excitement, with Flamengo facing Cuiabá on Saturday (06), at Maracanã.