Atlético Mineiro extended their perfect campaign in the Copa Libertadores group stage by securing their fourth consecutive victory away from home, this time against Rosario Central (0-1), a result that qualifies them for the round of 16 with two matchdays remaining.

A goal by Paulinho in the 87th minute was enough for the Belo Horizonte team to reach 12 points out of 12 possible in Group G, while Rosario Central, with their home defeat, remained stuck on 4 points and dropped to third place.

Peñarol won and climbed to second place with 6 points, leaving Caracas at the bottom with only one point.

Today's match was played without spectators in the stands of the Gigante de Arroyito stadium due to a sanction from CONMEBOL in response to fans' attack on Peñarol players in the first matchday.

Atlético Mineiro posed a threat to the Argentine team today with the presence of former Zenit forward Hulk and former Bayer Leverkusen striker Paulinho, who now has 5 goals in the top scorer ranking, 3 less than the leader, Júnior Santos of Botafogo.

Rosario Central came out attacking in the second half. Colombian winger Jamilton Campaz had a great opportunity to score, but his individual effort ended with a shot that hit the post.

Broun, the 37-year-old goalkeeper of Rosario Central, thwarted the visitors' advances on at least three clear occasions.

When everything seemed destined for a draw, a great play by winger Alisson, who came on in the second half, resulted in a low pass that, after a great touch by Vargas to Paulinho, ended up in the back of the net.

Rosario Central lost the second spot in the Group G standings after Peñarol's 0-1 victory over Caracas.