At Sampaoli’s debut, Atletico-MG makes the classic against Cruzeiro this Thursday (9/11), at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), in Mineirão, for the return of the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Cup. The duel will be broadcast from Prime Video.
In the first leg, Rooster lost to his rival 2-0 at the MRV Arena. Therefore, the team must win by two difference to go to penalties. If you win by three or more, you advance directly.
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Atletico-MG lineup against Cruzeiro
Coach Jorge Sampaoli has a doubt in the defense for his debut. Lyanco continued with special preparation and continues in the process of physical transition after muscle injury. He has not played since August 14 by the South American.
Defender Ivan Román and midfielder Alan Franco arrive in Belo Horizonte on Wednesday night and are available for the game.
Probable Atletico-MG lineup: Everson; Natanael (Gabriel Boy), Lyanco (Vitor Hugo), Junior Alonso and Guilherme Arana; Fausto Vera, Scarpa Ee Alexsander; Hulk, Ron and Cuello. Technical: Sampaoli.
Atletico-MG players injured and hanging:
Injured: Saravia, Patrick and Caio Maia
Hanging: Junior Alonso e Lyanco
Likely cruise lineup:
Cassio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba and Kaiki Bruno; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva and Matheus Pereira; Christian, Gabigol and Wanderson. Technical: Leonardo Jardim.
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Cruzeiro x Atlético-MG: time and where to watch
- Copa do Brasil 2025 – Return Wednesdays
- Data: Thursday, 11 September 2025
- Time: 7:30 pm (from Brasilia)
- Local: Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte (MG)
- Transmission: Prime Video (streaming)
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Finished preparation! ✔️
Let’s go to the classic in Mineirão! 💪🏼⚽ pic.twitter.com/XUqw1YhU6C
– Atlético (@atletico) September 10, 2025
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ATLETICO-MG RESULTS
- 08/31 – Vitória 1 x 0 Atlético -MG – Brasileirão
- 08/27 – Atlético -MG 0 x 2 Cruzeiro – Copa do Brasil
- 08/24 – São Paulo 2 x 0 Atlético -MG – Brasileirão
- 08/21 – Godoy Cruz 0 x 1 Atlético -MG – South American
- 08/17 – Atletico -MG 1 x 3 Grêmio – Brazilian Championship
Next Atletico-MG games
- Cruzeiro x Atlético -MG – 09/11 (Thursday) – 7:30 pm – Brazil Cup
- Atletico -MG X Santos – 14/09 (Sunday) – 16h – Brasileirão
- Bolivar x Atlético -MG – 17/09 (Wednesday) – 19h – South American
- Botafogo x Atlético -MG – 09/20 (Saturday) – 18h30 – Brasileirão
- Atletico -MG X Bolivar – 24/09 (Wednesday) – 19h – South American
Atletico-MG classifications
- Brazilian Championship: 14th place (24 points in 20 games)
- Brazil Cup: in the quarterfinals
- South American Cup: in the quarterfinals
