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The quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil reserved one of the largest classics in the country. This Wednesday (27/8), at 19:30 (Brasília time), Atletico-MG and Cruzeiro They face each other in the first leg at the MRV Arena. The return will be on September 11, at the same time, in Mineirão, only with Cruzeirenses.
This will be the Third time that the two teams have faced each other at the Brazilian Cup. Who gets advantage in the competition? And in other knockouts? See the numbers and the match.
Who will qualify?
According to Betano, one of Brazil’s largest betting houses, Cruzeiro has a small favoritism to advance the phase, but the tendency is for a very balanced confrontation.
History of balanced confrontations between Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG
Balance in betting houses is reflected in the history between the two knockout teams.
Em 48 duels, Cruzeiro got the best in 24 and Atletico in 23. There was still a draw in the Mineiro Championship in 1956.
That year, before the third game of the decision, Cruzeiro tried to win the points of the second match in court, alleging irregular lineup of an Atletico-MG player, but was unsuccessful.
In 1959, Raposa managed to win the action and the Minas Gerais Football Federation (FMF) tried to mark a third duel, but the Rooster did not accept.
In this way, the FMF considered the two champions teams.
Balance also in the Brazilian Cup
In the Brazilian Cup, the first meeting between the two was in the 2014 decision. After a heroic turn against Flamengo in the semifinals, the Rooster found Cruzeiro, Brazilian champion in 2013 and that sent BI in the decision.
In the first match, Atletico-MG won 2-0 at Arena Independência, with goals from Luan and Dátolo. On the way back, in Mineirão, the new victory of Alvinegro, this time 1-0, with a goal from Diego Tardelli, becoming champion.
Five years later, in 2019, Cruzeiro had the rematch for the quarterfinals. In Mineirão, Raposa won 3 x 0, with goals from Pedro Rocha, Thiago Neves and Robinho. Atletico even won the return, but the 2-0 score was not enough and the cabulose advanced to the semifinals.
Who will win at the MRV Arena?
On the day it turns two, the MRV Arena receives the classic against Cruzeiro.
In 53 matches inside the stadium, Atletico-MG got 32 wins, 11 draws and ten losses. But the rival is usually an unwanted visitor.
On Wednesday night, Cruzeiro can match Flamengo as the team that most won the Rooster in the MRV Arena.
So far, the Fox has won two wins on the rival at the stadium. In four matches at Atletico-MG’s house, the Cabuloso won two, lost one and there was a draw.
Which top scorer will decide the classic?
On the side of Atletico-MG, the highlight being Hulk. At 39, the striker is the team scorer of the season with 16 goals scored.
Against Cruzeiro, the athletic idol shook the nets nine times in 12 matches.
Already in Cruzeiro the hope of the fans is in Kaio Jorge. In a great phase, the 23 striker is the scorer of the Brazilian Championship with 15 goals in 20 games.
Numbers that made it summoned by Carlo Ancelotti for the Brazilian National Team.
Where to watch Atlético-MG x Cruzeiro
The match between Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro, for the match of the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Cup, will be broadcast exclusively from Amazon Prime (streaming).
*Odds are subject to changes. Last update on 08/27/2025 at 11:20 am
