Atlético and Cruzeiro Confirm Line-ups for Derby at Arena MRV

Tonight, Belo Horizonte will host an exciting derby as Atlético faces Cruzeiro at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) on Thursday, the 29th. This matchup is part of Matchday 33 of the Brasileirão, with the games taking place at Arena MRV. Referee Raphael Claus (SP) will oversee the event.

Live coverage will be available on Premiere.

League Standings📊

Currently sitting in seventh place with 50 points, Atlético aims to reclaim sixth spot. They boast the fourth-best home record in the league, tallying ten wins, five draws, and just one loss. On the other hand, Cruzeiro occupies third place with 54 points and has earned the third-highest total of away points, winning seven games, drawing twice, and losing seven times.

Atlético 🐓

Coach Eduardo Domínguez will have to adjust his lineup without centre-back Vitor Hugo, who is suspended. While there was anticipation for Fred’s return from injury, he was ultimately not selected for the squad. Bernard will start on the bench, while Scarpa makes the starting lineup. Injured players Cuello, Borbas, Ruan Tressoldi, and Cassierra remain unavailable.

Cruzeiro 🦊

For Cruzeiro, coach Artur Jorge is still without Felipe Morais, who is recovering from a thigh injury. Although Arroyo faced uncertainty after being substituted in the first half of the previous match against Remo, he has been cleared to play and starts for the team. William retains his position at right-back.