Atletico win to move three points clear in Brazil
Atletico Mineiro moved three points clear at the top of Brazil’s Serie A on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over struggling Botafogo.
2020 Schedule
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2020 Schedule
3-11-8, 19th in Brazilian Serie A
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2020-21 Bras Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético-MG | 23 | 13 | 3 | 7 | +12 | 42 |
| São Paulo | 21 | 11 | 8 | 2 | +14 | 41 |
| Flamengo | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | +6 | 39 |
| Internacional | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | +11 | 37 |
| Palmeiras | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | +10 | 37 |
| Santos | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | +7 | 37 |
| Grêmio | 22 | 9 | 10 | 3 | +8 | 37 |
| Fluminense | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | +6 | 36 |
| Fortaleza | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | +2 | 29 |
| Ceará | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | -2 | 29 |
| Corinthians | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | -4 | 29 |
| Athletico-PR | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | -5 | 28 |
| Bahia | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | -8 | 28 |
| Atlético-GO | 23 | 6 | 10 | 7 | -7 | 28 |
| Red Bull Bragantino | 23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 27 |
| Sport | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | -12 | 25 |
| Vasco da Gama | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | -7 | 24 |
| Coritiba | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -12 | 20 |
| Botafogo | 22 | 3 | 11 | 8 | -7 | 20 |
| Goiás | 22 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -13 | 16 |
2020-21 Team LeadersBrazilian Serie A
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsBrazilian Serie A
Goal Difference-7Tied-14th
Goals Scored2216th
Assists11Tied-19th
Goals Conceded29Tied-11th