Atletico Mineiro's affinity with the Chinese Super League runs deep, with Shandong Luneng having welcomed new manager Kucka on match days and Brazilian striker Tadley having done Luneng proud. Teams such as Chongqing Siwei have also left Fernandinho's footprints.
Brazilian star Tardelli gave Atletico Mineiro the first lead in only the second minute of the match. However, in the ninth minute, Murić's divine strike made it 1-1.
Guangzhou Evergrande went back ahead 2-1 in the 14th minute thanks to a low penalty kick by Konka. Immediately after, Ronaldinho scored from a free kick to give Atletico Mineiro a 2-2 equalizer.
In the 86th minute, substitute Zhao Xuri clashed with Ronaldo, who retaliated by kicking and left the field with a red color. Tardelli assisted from the right in stoppage time, and Lu An made a solo effort to seal the 3-2 win.
Years go by like a flash, the Chinese Super League giants now go their separate ways. What is the current status of the Guangzhou Evergrande players? Zheng Zhi, Huang Bowen and other former players, Rong Hao and other veterans, as well as naturalized players, their stories are still being written.
Some players return to their homeland, such as Zhang Linpeng's return to Shanghai Port; some retire and transition, such as Kongka and Feng Junyan. While Elkeson changed his name to Ekerson, Muric plays for Brazil's Awaj, and Kim Young-Gwon plays for Ulsan Hyundai of South Korea's K-League.
They have forged glory with sweat and are facing new challenges. On this green field, they will continue to write their own legend.
