América MG secured a measure of revenge with a 1-0 home victory over Atlético Mineiro in the return fixture of the Campeonato Mineiro on March 16, 2025. In a dramatic reversal of the previous week's 4-0 scoreline, América MG defended resolutely and took their chance to claim a narrow but precious win in the derby. The only goal of the game came in the second half, sending the home fans into delirium. The match was a much tighter and more tense affair than the first clash, with América showing tremendous fight and organization to shut down Atlético's potent attack. This result shook up the Mineiro league table and proved that in state championships, form and momentum can shift dramatically from one week to the next.