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Atlético Triumphs in Dramatic Penalty Shootout Against Flamengo

Summary

  • Atlético defeats Flamengo 4-3 on penalties in the Copa do Brasil
  • Match was decided after a 1-0 win for Flamengo in regulation
  • Everson saves a penalty to secure the victory for Atlético
Atlético Triumphs in Dramatic Penalty Shootout Against Flamengo

On August 6, 2025, Atlético and Flamengo faced off in the fifth encounter between the two teams in the history of the Copa do Brasil. The match, played at Arena MRV, was decided by a dramatic penalty shootout after Flamengo had won the regulation match 1-0.

Flamengo took the lead in the 20th minute, with Cebolinha scoring the only goal of the game. However, Atlético fought back in the second half, with Scarpa hitting the crossbar. The game went to penalties, where both teams converted their first three spot-kicks. Atlético's Everson then saved a penalty, and Wallace Yan's shot for Flamengo went over the bar, allowing Everson to secure the 4-3 victory for Atlético.

The win sees Atlético advance to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Copa do Brasil, where they will await the draw on August 12. Both teams will be back in action over the weekend, with Flamengo hosting Mirassol on August 8 and Atlético visiting Vasco on August 9, as part of the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

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FAQ

Atlético defeated Flamengo 4-3 on penalties in the Copa do Brasil match.
The regulation match ended with a 1-0 win for Flamengo.
Goalkeeper Everson made the decisive save in the penalty shootout to secure the victory for Atlético.

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