Athletico took the points with a 2-0 win at Santos, thanks to two goals from Kevin Viveros inside the opening half hour. Santos saw far more of the ball but could not turn that into goals.
Viveros opened the scoring in the 14th minute, and added a second on 26 minutes from João Cruz's assist to put Athletico in control. Adonis Frías was booked in the 20th minute and Viveros followed him into the book on 34 minutes.
The numbers underline how even the contest was in key areas, yet Santos dominated territory: 62% possession, 21 shots and 1.27 expected goals, but only two shots on target. Athletico had 38% possession and eight shots, put four on target and took their chances where it mattered.
