Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro face each other this Saturday (18/01), at 5pm (Brasília time), in a friendly match valid for the FC Series, a tournament that replaces the Florida Cup. The match takes place at the Inter&Co Stadium, in Florida (USA).
It will be Atlético-MG’s first match in 2025 and Cruzeiro’s second. The teams go at full strength in the first half, but the tendency is for the second stage to have teams made up entirely of reserves.
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Atlético-MG x Cruzeiro: where to watch
The game between Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro, in the FC Series, will be broadcast on several channels: Globo Minas (open TV), Band (open TV), sportv (pay TV), GOAT Channel (YouTube), TNT Sports YouTube and CNN Sports YouTube.
- Date: January 18th, Saturday
- Time: 5 pm (Brasília time)
- Where to watch: Globo Minas (open TV), Band (open TV), sportv (pay TV), GOAT Channel (YouTube), TNT Sports YouTube and CNN Sports YouTube
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Atlético-MG x Cruzeiro: lineups
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Atlético-MG lineup
Coach Cuca has not yet released information about which team he should send to the field. The expectation is for the debut of reinforcements Gabriel Menino, Patrick and Natanael. Gabriel Menino can start among the starters.
Probable Atlético-MG team: Everson; Saravia, Lyanco, Alonso and Guilherme Arana; Battaglia, Gabriel Menino and Gustavo Scarpa; Bernard, Hulk and Deyverson. Technical: Cuca.
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Cruzeiro lineup
Coach Fernando Diniz should start the classic with a team similar to the one that faced São Paulo, with Dudu and Gabigol among the starters. Last Wednesday, Raposa drew 1-1 with Tricolor Paulista. The two goals came in the first half, when both teams had starters.
Cruzeiro Lineup: Cassio; William, João Marcelo, Fabricio Bruno and Marlon; Lucas Romero, Matheus Henrique, Matheus Pereira and Eduardo; Dudu and Gabigol. Technical: Fernando Diniz.
Atlético-MG x Cruzeiro: retrospective
Atlético and Cruzeiro have different counts. In Galo’s account, there are 525 games, 212 wins for Atlético, 173 wins for Cruzeiro and 140 draws. In Raposa’s account, there are 507 games, 200 wins for Atlético, 172 wins for Cruzeiro and 135 draws.
Atlético considers all the times the two teams have faced each other on the field, even in unofficial matches.
Atlético-MG’s next games
- Atlético-MG x Cruzeiro – 18/01 (Saturday) – 5pm (Brasília time) – FC Series
- Aymorés x Atlético-MG – 01/19 (Sunday) – 11am (Brasília time) – Campeonato Mineiro
- Atlético-MG x Democrat – 01/22 (Wednesday) – 7pm (Brasília time) – Campeonato Mineiro
- Orlando City x Atlético-MG – 01/25 (Saturday) – 5pm (Brasília time) – FC Series
Cruzeiro’s next games
- Atlético-MG x Cruzeiro – 01/18 (Saturday) – 5pm (Brasília time) – FC Series
- Cruzeiro x Tombense – 01/19 (Sunday) – 8pm (Brasília time) – Campeonato Mineiro
- Athletic x Cruzeiro – 22/01 (Wednesday) (from Brasília) – 7:30 pm – Campeonato Mineiro
- Cruzeiro x Betim – 01/26 (Sunday) – 4pm (Brasília time) – Campeonato Mineiro
