Hurricane becomes the first Brazilian club with two achievements in the competition
Atlético is two-time champion of the Copa Sudamericana. On the afternoon of Saturday, 20th, the latter’s Hurricane beat Red Bull Bragantino by 1-0, at the Centenário stadium, in Uruguay, and won the second cup of the competition. The people from Paraná become the first Brazilian time to win the tournament twice. The first title came in 2018.
Nikão, one of Atlético’s references, was the one who guaranteed the victory of the Hurricane. At 28 minutes of the first half, the ball was thrown in Bragantino’s area. Terans called on the second trip and hit for goal. Cleiton made a save but rebounded. In the leftover, by volley, the attacker scored a great goal.
Athletico wins the Copa Sudamericana with 11 wins and two losses. There were 22 goals scored and six conceded. In the group stage, they advanced in first place in Group D, with 15 points. In the round of 16, he passed by América de Cali. On Wednesdays, he beat an LDU. In the semifinals, they beat Peñarol and, in the decision, beat Bragantino.
With the achievement, Athletico also guaranteed a direct spot for the Copa Libertadores da América 2022.
