Cruzeiro and Atlético Prepare for Copa do Brasil Quarter-Finals Showdown
The first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals is on the horizon as Cruzeiro and Atlético gear up for their highly anticipated clash. The match will kick off at 9 PM Brasília time, taking place at the packed Mineirão stadium. Flávio Rodrigues de Souza from São Paulo will officiate the match. For those looking to catch all the action, it’s available for viewing on SporTV and Premiere.
History in the Copa do Brasil 🇧🇷
This marks the fourth edition of the Minas Gerais derby in the Copa do Brasil, with their first encounter occurring in the 2014 final, where Galo emerged victorious. In 2019, Raposa managed to reach the semi-finals after eliminating their rivals and replicated the feat last year. The second leg of this quarter-final will take place next Tuesday, September 1, at Arena MRV. The winner of this round will earn R$9 million in prize money and will face either Santos or Palmeiras in the semi-finals.
Cruzeiro 🦊
Cruzeiro has rebounded from their elimination in the Libertadores by securing a victory against Flamengo in their latest Brasileirão match. Coach Artur Jorge welcomes back Jonathan Jesus, who has served his suspension. Gerson and Wesley, who were rested during part of the league clash, will return to the starting lineup. Villalba won the competition for the left-back position, while Fagner will take over on the right side. However, Pec and Sinisterra will not participate due to injuries.
Atlético 🐓
Currently on a ten-game unbeaten streak, Atlético is in contention on three fronts. Coach Eduardo Domínguez opted to rest his starters during the match against Inter in the league, with an eye on the upcoming derby. Notably, Fred’s inclusion in the starting lineup will mark his debut in this competition, adding to the excitement of the match. Léo Duarte, Lyanco, Victor Hugo, and Igor Gomes will be absent from the squad due to injuries.
It’s about to begin!
Cruzeiro and Atlético are set for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.
The ball starts rolling at 9pm (Brasília time) at a packed Mineirão.
Flávio Rodrigues de Souza (SP) will be the referee.
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SporTV and Premiere will broadcast it.
History in the Copa do Brasil 🇧🇷
This will be the fourth edition featuring the Minas Gerais derby.
They first met in the 2014 final. Galo came out as champions.
Raposa reached the semis in 2019 after knocking out their rivals. And did it again last year.
The second leg will be next Tuesday (September 1) at Arena MRV.
Whoever goes through will secure R$9 million in prize money and face Santos or Palmeiras in the semis.
Cruzeiro 🦊
Raposa softened the blow of their Libertadores elimination by beating Flamengo in the latest Brasileirão round.
Artur Jorge has Jonathan Jesus back after he served a suspension.
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Rested for part of the league clash, Gerson and Wesley return to the starting lineup.
Villalba won the battle for the starting spot at left-back. Fagner will be on the other side.
Pec and Sinisterra remain sidelined.
Atlético 🐓
Galo are on a 10-game unbeaten run. And they are still alive on three fronts.
Eduardo Domínguez rested starters against Inter in the league, with a focus on the first derby.
There was a chance Fred would start for the first time.
And that was confirmed.
Léo Duarte, Lyanco, Victor Hugo and Igor Gomes remain sidelined.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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