Atletico Mineiro Brazilian champion after 50 years

Atletico Mineiro became the champion of Brazil after exactly 50 years, and this is their second title in the history of the club.

With the victory against Bahia after the 3:2 turnaround, they gained an 11-point advantage over the second-placed Flamengo and thus used the first of three opportunities to secure a title.

Luiz Otavio in the 62nd minute and Gilberto in the 66th minute gave Bahia the lead with 2:0. However, Hulk and Keno turned it around in five minutes in favor of the guests.

In the 73rd minute, Hulk reduced the advantage from the penalty spot with the 18th goal in the league and thus secured his place at the top of the list of scorers, and only a minute later Keno leveled the score.

In the 78th, he shook the net again for the triumph of Atletico Mineiro and thus brought the title to his club.

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