Coach Mauricio Barbieri is exulting with the intensity and posture that Athletico has presented in the first two games. He recognizes the importance of constant search for the result and highlights the evolution of the team in the field. Last Tuesday, Hurricane won an overwhelming 5–1 victory over Rio Branco in the 2025 Paranaense Championship at the Ligga Arena for the second round of the tournament.
In his post-game statements, Barbieri emphasized the team's stance, which had already won the Paraná Club the previous weekend.
Barbieri also stressed the intensity of the confrontation with Rio Branco and praised the way the team managed to deal with the opponent's attempts. He highlighted the selection of the attacker Di Yorio and the gunner Matheus Babi, who shone by scoring two goals each, in addition to a try by Luiz Fernando.
The coach recognized that there is still room for evolution, especially in team entanglement. He emphasized the need to acquire more fluidity and improve tactical combinations in the field to achieve an even higher level of performance.
Barbieri commented on the sequence of intense games and the importance of the fast adaptation of the team. He stressed the use of features such as videos to correct errors and improve performance, given the lack of time for field training.
About the rotation of players, the coach said that the strategy should be maintained in the next games. He stressed the importance of seeking balance between technical options and cast needs throughout the season.
Barbieri finished by highlighting the delivery and commitment of the cast in the games of this early season. He stressed the importance of the stance of the players in the field and the support of the fans for the success of the team.
Athletico faces the Azuriz no sábado, em Pato Branco, pela terceira rodada do Paranaense.
