Atlético-MG takes the field this Saturday (18) and makes its season debut in a special duel for Inter&Co Soccer Week in the FC Series. In the match that marks the return of coach Cuca, Alvinegro will face Cruzeiro, starting at 5pm (Brasília time), at the Inter&Co Stadium, in the United States.
Contrary to what Argentine Gabriel Milito did, Cuca must avoid improvisations in the team, at least in this first challenge of 2025. Lyanco, used on the right flank, for example, must return to his original role and be paired with Junior Alonso in defense.
Meanwhile, Raposa will play its second match on North American soil. Last Wednesday (15), .
Probable Atlético-MG
Everson; Renzo Saravia, Lyanco, Junior Alonso, Guilherme Arana; Otávio, Alan Franco, Gustavo Scarpa; Bernard (Gabriel Menino); Deyverson and Hulk. Coach: Cuca.
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Hulk, Gabigol, Gerson and Oscar are some of the stars present at the FC Series • Pedro Souza / Atlético; Disclosure / Cruise; Marcelo Cortes / Flamengo; Disclosure / São Paulo
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Striker Hulk is one of Atlético-MG’s top scorers • Photo: Pedro Souza
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Deyverson arrived at Atlético-MG in the middle of 2024 and is one of the important pieces of the squad • Pedro Souza/Atlético-MG
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Gustavo Scarpa is the maestro of Galo’s midfield • Disclosure/Atlético-MG
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Gabigol will debut for Cruzeiro in the FC Series • Disclosure/Cruise
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Dudu returned to Cruzeiro and will form an attacking partnership with Gabigol • Photo: Guilherme Piu/ Itatiaia
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Matheus Pereira is the man behind the creation of Cruzeiro • Photo: Disclosure/ Cruzeiro
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Arrascaeta is one of Flamengo’s bets in the FC Series • Disclosure/Flamengo
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Striker Bruno Henrique is the great weapon of Flamengo’s attack • Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF
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Gerson was one of the main names in Flamengo’s last season and is the team’s wild card • Disclosure/Flamengo
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Oscar returned to São Paulo and makes his debut in the FC Series • Rubens Chiri / saopaulofc
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Lucas is one of the highlights of the São Paulo squad • Photo: Rubens Chiri/Saopaulofc.net
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Jonathan Calleri is one of São Paulo’s top scorers and scored 14 goals in 2024 • Photo: Rubens Chiri / saopaulofc
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Luciano is also the reference in São Paulo’s attack • Reproduction/X/Brasileirao – Victor Froes/Agência F8/Gazeta Press
Atlético-MG x Cruzeiro on CNN
A, pre-season tournament held in Florida, United States, between January 15th and 25th.
After the draw between , there will still be two games broadcast: Orlando City x Atlético-MG (Saturday, 25).
FC Series
The FC Series, created in 2015, incorporated the former Florida Cup, which offered a pre-season for football clubs in the North American state combined with a diverse range of entertainment for local audiences and visitors.
proposes pre-season friendlies and integration activities between players, fans and partners.
Over the course of a decade, the initiative expanded its scope and format, including a diversity of cultural and leisure activities.
The highlights are the partnerships for shows, racing events and immersive experiences at Universal’s theme parks, attracting thousands of local families and tourists, consolidating the tournament as part of the local calendar.
The broadcast team will be made up of narrator Henrique Guidi, commentators Michel Bastos and Bruno Rodrigues, in addition to presenter Ludmila Candal.
