Atlético-MG beats Rosario Central with a great performance from Gustavo Scarpa

This Wednesday (10), Atlético-MG was precise and beat the Rosario Central team 2-1 at Arena MRV in the second round of the Libertadores group stage, with emphasis on midfielder Gustavo Scarpa, who returned to score after the final of the Campeonato Mineiro, which guaranteed the title of rooster in front of Cruzeiro. The other Atlético goal was scored by Paulinho, while Malcorra scored for the Argentines.

See the best moments of the match:

_{Best moments of Atlético-MG 2 x 1 Rosario Central (Video: reproduction/YouTube/ESPN Brasil)}

Performance by Gustavo Scarpa

Scarpa played openly on the right side of the field, involving the exchange of passes with his teammates in the corridor, mainly with Paulinho. After the match, the player was very proud of himself due to his performance: “I'm very happy to score a goal in the Libertadores, such an important goal. I know the importance of playing in this competition. I’m happy to help the team get the Libertadores off to a good start”said the athlete, satisfied with the performance presented on the pitch.

Furthermore, he also emphasized the goal he scored on Sunday (07) against Cruzeiro, leading the team to the Campeonato Mineiro trophy, emphasizing that finding the net on an occasion like this was very important because of the weight of his signing and of the interest he aroused in other clubs that tried to negotiate him, highlighting that all of this was essential to regain confidence in his work.

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_{Gustavo Scarpa celebrating his goal in Atlético-MG's victory over Rosario Central (Photo: reproduction/Paulo Vilela/Getty Images Embed)}

Classification

With the triumph, Atlético-MG remains firm and strong in the isolated leadership of Group G of the Libertadores with six points, being the only team in its bracket and in the tournament itself with 100% success, having two wins in two games.

In your group, the rooster is followed by Peñarol, which is in second place with three points, while Rosario Central, which has the same amount, drops to third place, behind the Uruguayan team by goal difference. In fourth and last position is Caracas, still at zero.

What's next

Atlético-MG's next commitment for the Libertadores will only be on the 23rd of this month, on a Tuesday at Arena MRV when they host Peñarol. Before that, the rooster will focus its attention on the Brazilian Championship, the team makes its debut on Sunday (14), at 4pm, when it visits Corinthians at Neo Química Arena, then faces Criciúma and Cruzeiro at home before facing the Uruguayans.

Featured Photo: Gustavo Scarpa's play in Atlético-MG's victory (Reproduction/Instagram/@gustavoscarpa10)