Cruzeiro draw with Atlético-MG, rivals pull further ahead | OneFootball

On Wednesday, in the Clássico Mineiro valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão, Cruzeiro drew 1-1 with Atlético-MG at Arena MRV. Matheus Pereira opened the scoring for the Cabuloso, and Ruan Tressoldi equalized for the Galo. The Raposa also played part of the second half a man down but held on for a point against their biggest rival.

Situation in the Brasileirão

The draw was not good for Cruzeiro, as Palmeiras (1st) and Flamengo (2nd) won this round. The Cabuloso, in third place, remain on 53 points, while Verdão have 61 and the Rubro-Negro 58.

Atlético-MG, in turn, remain in 14th place in the Brasileirão, with 33 points.

📋 Match summary

⚪⚫ ATLÉTICO-MG 1 X 1 CRUZEIRO 🔵⚪

🏆 Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro (28th round) 🏟️ Venue: Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte (MG) 📅 Date: October 15, 2025 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: 9:30 p.m. (Brasília)

🟨 Yellow cards: Guilherme Arana, Iván Román, Gabriel Teixeira and Reinier (Atlético-MG); Kaio Jorge (2x), Kaiki Bruno, Léo Aragão and Villalba (Cruzeiro) 🟥 Red cards: Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Refereeing Referee: Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva (MG) Assistants: Bruno Boschilia (PR) and Rafael da Silva Alves (RS) VAR: Rodrigo D’Alonso Ferreira (SC)

Goals ⚽ Matheus Pereira, 4′ of 2nd half (Cruzeiro) ⚽ Ruan Tressoldi, 6′ of 2nd half (Atlético-MG)

ATLÉTICO-MG: Everson; Scarpa, Saravia, Ruan Tressolsi, Ivan Román (Hulk) and Guilherme Arana (Caio Paulista); Fausto Vera, Gabriel Menino (Natanael) and Dudu (Gabriel Teixeira); Rony (Reinier) and Bernard Head coach: Jorge Sampaoli

CRUZEIRO: Cássio (Léo Aragão), William, Jonathan Jesus, Villalba and Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian and Matheus Pereira (Gabriel Barbosa); Kaio Jorge and Wanderson (Eduardo) Head coach: Leonardo Jardim.

How was the match?

First half

The first half was marked by great balance and few clear chances. Atlético-MG dominated possession and threatened with Dudu, who hit the post. On Cruzeiro’s side, the main attacking spark was Matheus Pereira, who received passes in good positions but couldn’t find the net. Goalkeeper Cássio Ramos had to be substituted due to concussion protocol and was replaced by Léo Aragão.

Second half

In the second half, Cruzeiro opened the scoring two minutes in with Matheus Pereira. The goal came from a quick counterattack: Atlético played a poor back pass, Kaio Jorge collected it and advanced down the flank, squaring for Matheus Pereira to tap into the net.

Galo’s response came three minutes later, at 5, with Ruan Netto leveling the score with a header. Bernard delivered a precise corner, and Ruan rose higher than the Celeste defense to power a header into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Léo Aragão no chance.

Next matches

ATLÉTICO-MG

Corinthians vs. Atlético-MG – 29th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Date and time: 10/18/2025, at 6:30 p.m. Venue: Neo Química Arena

CRUZEIRO

Cruzeiro vs. Fortaleza – 29th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Date and time: 10/18/2025, at 9:00 p.m. Venue: Mineirão

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