Gabigol Predicts Atlético Victory in Copa Sudamericana final, Fuels Rivalry
Asunción, Paraguay – cruzeiro striker Gabigol has tipped Atlético to win the upcoming Copa Sudamericana final against Lanús on October 22nd, held at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asunción. The brazilian forward made the prediction during a broadcast on the Kings League Brazil show on Loud Monday night.
“We (Cruzeiro) got past them in the Brazilian Cup, but Atlético won the Minas Gerais state championship, right? And I think they’ll win the South American Championship too,” Gabigol stated.
The prediction comes amidst a well-documented rivalry between Gabigol and Atlético. the forward has a history of impactful performances against the Minas Gerais club, notably scoring twice in the Copa do Brasil last year while playing for Flamengo. He’s also known to playfully antagonize Atlético fans during matches at Arena MRV in Belo horizonte, adding fuel to the fire of the competitive dynamic.
Despite currently being a reserve player for Cruzeiro under coach Leonardo Jardim, Gabigol has still made a critically important contribution this season, netting 1
