Atletico-MG and Cruzeiro face each other on Wednesday (08/27), at 19h, for the outward match of the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Cup. The duel between rivals has already begun with provocations.
The match takes place at the MRV Arena and the surroundings of the stadium in Belo Horizonte dawned with corn spread throughout the streets. The provocation is a traditional attitude on the part of the Cruzeiro fans in relation to Rooster.
Residents and people who passed by reported that corn had been on the ground since the early hours of the day, indicating that the action would have happened at dawn.
The corn could be seen in places like the access ramp from Tereza Cristina Avenue to the right track of the stadium.
The return between Atletico-MG and Cruzeiro takes place in Mineirão, on September 11.
Surrounding the MRV Arena dawn covered with corn before the match between Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro, for the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Cup.
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📸 Pedro Abílio/Itatiaia pic.twitter.com/LmQCgDEZaY– Football Planet 🌎 (@futebol_info) August 27, 2025
MRV Arena, stage of Atletico and Cruzeiro this Wednesday (27/8), dawns covered with corn. Look: pic.twitter.com/yC1E7edx7P
– The Time (@Tempo) August 27, 2025
Atletico-MG x Cruise: Time and where to watch
- Brazilian Championship – 21st Round
- Data: Saturday, 23 of 2025
- Time: 18h30 (from Brasilia)
- Local: MRV Arena, Belo Horizonte
- Transmission: Prime Video (streaming)
Likely cruise lineups and Atletico-MG
Probable Atletico-MG lineup: Everson; Natanael, Vitor Hugo (Lyanco), Junior Alonso and Guilherme Arana; Alan Franco, Alexsander, Gustavo Scarpa and Reinier (Ron); Hulk and Cuello. Technical: Cuca.
Likely cruise lineup: Cassio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba and Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian and Matheus Pereira; Wanderson and Kaio Jorge. Technical: Leonardo Jardim.
