Peruvian club Cienciano held Brazilian powerhouse Atletico Mineiro to a 0-0 draw at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in a Copa Sudamericana Group B clash.
The result keeps Cienciano atop the group standings with seven points, following their previous 1-0 victory over the same opponent in Peru.
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Atletico Mineiro remains at the bottom of the group with four points, trailing Puerto Cabello (six points) and Juventud (five points).
Match Overview
Both teams fielded strategic lineups under head coaches Hector Melgarejo (Cienciano) and Dominguez (Atletico Mineiro).
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Colombian referee Carlos Ortega officiated the match, with Carlos Orbe from Ecuador managing the VAR system.
The historical record between the two clubs now includes two draws and one victory for Cienciano in recent meetings.
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DirecTV broadcast the international group stage encounter live from the stadium.
