Atlético-MG v Cruzeiro: 2025 Brasileirão ratings and highlights | OneFootball

Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro drew 1 to 1 in the Minas Gerais derby played this Wednesday, for the 2025 Brasileirão, in a balanced game. The match was marked by the performances of Gustavo Scarpa, who led the offensive actions for Galo, and Matheus Pereira, the scorer of Cruzeiro's goal and the main orchestrator of the Raposa's attacking plays.

Check out the ratings for Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro:

Live Score Atlético Mineiro – Cruzeiro

Highlight of Atlético-MG

Gustavo Scarpa was the standout player for Atlético-MG in the derby, dictating the team's rhythm and being the main responsible for the creation of offensive plays. Even without scoring or assisting, the midfielder was the engine of the team, with 93% pass accuracy (70/75) and a strong presence in the opponent's field — 51 accurate passes in the attack.

With 8 shots, Scarpa was the most dangerous player for Galo in the search for a goal, although he was stopped by the opponent's marking and blocks. He demonstrated precision in switches and long passes (16 accurate out of 18 attempts) and maintained consistency throughout the match.

Defensively, he also contributed with 1 interception, 1 clearance, and 3 ball recoveries, as well as performing well in aerial duels (1 win out of 2). Despite not succeeding in dribbles, he compensated with movement and good positioning.

Who shone for Cruzeiro

Matheus Pereira was the main figure for Cruzeiro in the draw with Atlético-MG, leading the offensive actions and being decisive by scoring the celestial goal. With an xG of 0.56, the attacking midfielder made good use of one of the few opportunities created and showed precision in finishing — hitting the target in one of two attempts and being the most effective player for the team in the final third.

Even with only 78% pass accuracy (25/32), Matheus was the most participative midfielder for Cruzeiro, appearing in key moments with 1 decisive pass and 2 attempted crosses. His movement between the lines and ability to lead the team into attack were crucial to balance the derby.

He also stood out for his competitiveness in duels, winning 5 out of 6 on the ground and suffering 5 fouls, which helped disrupt the rival's rhythm and create dangerous set pieces.

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