📋 Atlético and Cruzeiro set for decider, last-minute change | OneFootball

It’s time!

Atlético and Cruzeiro face off from 9pm (Brasília time) this Tuesday, September 1.

With a last-minute change for Galo.

It is the second leg of the 2026 Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.

With Arena MRV as the venue.

Raphael Claus (Fifa-SP) will referee the match.

SporTV and Premiere will broadcast it.

Match situation 🆚

Any new draw, regardless of the score, after the 1-1 in the first leg will send the tie to penalties.

Whoever advances will face Grêmio or Internacional in the semis — the second leg is on Thursday (3) after a 0-0 draw in the first match.

And will secure prize money of R$9 million.

Atlético 🐓

Galo come into the match in good form, as they are unbeaten in 13 games and are coming off a win in the Brasileirão after resting their starters.

The big doubts were the real condition of Everson and Ruan.

The goalkeeper did not face Vitória because of trauma to his left foot.

The centre-back, meanwhile, went through concussion protocol after the collision with Kaio Jorge.

Both have been confirmed.

But Galo lost Maycon during the warm-up.

Natanael comes in, which will see Alan Franco play in his natural position.

Cruzeiro 🦊

Raposa are chasing a place in the next round to ease the frustration of their Libertadores exit.

There was an expectation of a tactical change, with Matheus Henrique getting a chance in midfield.

But Artur Jorge kept the system with two wingers.

Cleared to play after receiving only a warning, Kaio Jorge will try to end a five-match drought.

Featured photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético

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