Internacional 0-1 Athletico Paranaense
Updated
Athletico Paranaense won: Internacional 0-1 Athletico Paranaense in the Brasileirão Série A (Round 1) on Wed, 28 Jan 2026 at Estádio José Pinheiro Borda, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. Athletico Paranaense goals: Stiven Mendoza 9'. Expected goals: 2.42-1.59. Possession: 71-29. Player of the match: Santos (8.8).
Match report
Athletico Paranaense beat Internacional 1-0
Athletico Paranaense edged Internacional 1-0 away from home at Estádio José Pinheiro Borda on Wednesday 28 January in Brasileirão Série A.
Stiven Mendoza put Athletico Paranaense ahead on 9' (0-1).
Internacional had 71% of the ball, shots were 19-6 (7-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.42-1.59. Internacional created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Santos (Athletico Paranaense) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 17,264. Referee: Flávio Rodrigues de Souza.
Match stats
| Internacional | Athletico Paranaense | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 71 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.42 | 1.59 |
| Total shots | 19 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 38 | 12 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 509 (86%) | 167 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 13 | 1 |
| Total shots | 19 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 4 |
Lineups
Internacional (3-4-2-1): Sergio Rochet, Bruno Gomes, Félix Torres, Victor Gabriel, Vitinho, Bruno Henrique, Ronaldo, Alexandro Bernabéi, Tabata, Alan Patrick, Rafael Borré
Athletico Paranaense (5-4-1): Santos, Carlos Terán, Juan Aguirre, Arthur Dias, Gastón Benavídez, Derik, Stiven Mendoza, Bruno Zapelli, Juan Portilla, Julimar, Kevin Viveros
Key events
- 9' · Goal · Stiven Mendoza (Athletico Paranaense)
- 46' · Substitution · Johan Carbonero for Tabata (Internacional)
- 55' · Yellow card · Juan Portilla (Athletico Paranaense)
- 65' · Substitution · Dudu for Stiven Mendoza (Athletico Paranaense)
- 65' · Substitution · Jádson for Juan Portilla (Athletico Paranaense)
- 65' · Substitution · Braian Aguirre for Bruno Gomes (Internacional)
- 65' · Substitution · Paulinho for Bruno Henrique (Internacional)
- 73' · Yellow card · Alexandro Bernabéi (Internacional)
- 75' · Substitution · Rodrigo Villagra for Ronaldo (Internacional)
- 80' · Substitution · Léo for Carlos Terán (Athletico Paranaense)
- 81' · Substitution · Luiz Fernando for Julimar (Athletico Paranaense)
- 82' · Yellow card · Paulinho (Internacional)
- 85' · Substitution · Diogo Riquelme for Bruno Zapelli (Athletico Paranaense)
- 90' · Substitution · Raykkonen for Alan Patrick (Internacional)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 2013: Internacional 8, draws 6, Athletico Paranaense 10.
Internacional vs Athletico Paranaense: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Internacional vs Athletico Paranaense?
Athletico Paranaense won, 0-1 (Brasileirão Série A) on Wed, 28 Jan 2026.
When and where is Internacional vs Athletico Paranaense?
Wed, 28 Jan 2026, 22:00 UTC at Estádio José Pinheiro Borda, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasileirão Série A.
What is the head-to-head record between Internacional and Athletico Paranaense?
In 24 league meetings since 2013: Internacional 8 wins, 6 draws, Athletico Paranaense 10 wins (goals 24-28).