Atlético defeated Grêmio 3-0 this Tuesday (18) at Arena MRV in the 12th round of the Brazilian U-17 Championship. With a dominant display, the Crias da Base built the win in the first half with goals from Callegario and Gabriel Veneno, then extended the lead early in the second half, again through Veneno.
The result confirms Alvinegro’s strength against Tricolor. The two clubs had met in the 2025 Brazilian U-17 Championship final, when Atlético won the title at Arena MRV after beating Grêmio 3-0 in regular time and taking the decision to penalties.
Two goals in four minutes
Photo: Arthur Henrique / Atlético
Galo started the match looking to control the game and began threatening Grêmio’s box. The opening goal came in the 31st minute.
After a mistake in Grêmio’s buildup, Atlético won back possession and worked the move down the left. Alexsandro found Gomide at the edge of the box. After the shot and the rebound, Callegario controlled it, beat his marker, and struck past goalkeeper João Vitor to put Atlético ahead.
Four minutes later, in the 35th, Atlético doubled the lead. Gomide made a good run down the left and crossed into the box. Gabriel Veneno glanced a header, the ball hit the defense and came back to the forward, who kept at the play and finished through the goalkeeper’s legs.
Alvinegro’s dominance could have produced an even bigger lead before the break. Atlético attacked frequently and forced João Vitor into work, while Grêmio struggled to create chances. Galo goalkeeper Guilherme Pires was hardly tested in the first half.
Veneno wraps it up
Photo: Arthur Hrnrique / Atlético
The third goal came right at the start of the second half. In the second minute, Gabriel Veneno received the ball from Gomide on the left after a good buildup by Atlético. The forward drove on, controlled it at the edge of the area, and hit it with the outside of his foot into João Vitor’s top corner.
A stunning goal and Veneno’s second of the match, making him the main attacking name for the Crias da Base that afternoon at Arena MRV.
With a 3-0 lead, Atlético kept control of the match and managed the result. Rafael Paiva made changes throughout the second half, giving minutes to other players in the squad.
Grêmio still tried to cut the deficit, but could not break through Atlético’s defense. Galo, meanwhile, stayed organized until the final whistle and sealed the three-goal win.
Match details
Atlético 3 x 0 GrêmioCompetition: Brazilian U-17 Championship – 12th roundDate: August 18, 2026Venue: Arena MRV – Belo Horizonte (MG)
⚽ Goals: Callegario (31’/1st half), Gabriel Veneno (35’/1st half and 2’/2nd half)
📋 Atlético: Guilherme Pires; Vagner Lopes, Ícaro, Dylan (Vieira), Callegario (Kauã Henrique); Alexsandro, João Guilherme (Barros), Lukaku, Tui (Gabriel Balisa), Gomide (Pedrinho) and Gabriel Veneno (Charlin).Head coach: Rafael Paiva.
🟨 Yellow cards: Tui, Vagner Lopes.
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