60 years of Mineirão: six unforgettable matches at the iconic stadium | OneFootball

The Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, better known as Mineirão, is one of the great stages of Brazilian football. Inaugurated on September 5, 1965, the stadium has hosted great duels in the history of the sport and celebrates its 60th anniversary this Thursday.

Thus, Gazeta Esportiva has prepared a collection of six memorable matches that helped build the tradition of Mineirão.

🏆 Friendly Match ⚽ Palmeiras 3 x 0 Uruguay 📅 September 7, 1965 🔑 Goals: Rinaldo, Tupãzinho, and Germano (Palmeiras)

(Photo: Fernando Dantas / Gazeta Press)

In the first Brazil match in Mineirão's history, Palmeiras represented the national team and defeated Uruguay 3-0.

🏆 Brazilian Championship (Robertão) 1969 – First Phase ⚽ Atlético-MG 2 x 0 Santos 📅 November 23, 1969 🔑 Goals: Lola and Dario (Atlético-MG)

(Photo: Santos Publicity)

Despite Santos' defeat, the match was marked by Pelé's coronation as the king of football. Before the kickoff, the forward received a crown in celebration of his thousandth goal, achieved two days earlier.

🏆 Brazilian Championship 1977 – Final ⚽ Atlético-MG 0 (2) x (3) 0 São Paulo 📅 March 5, 1978 🔑 Penalties converted: Ziza and Alves (Atlético-MG) / Peres, Antenor, and Bezerra (São Paulo)

Photo: Archive / Gazeta Esportiva

São Paulo's first national title. After a persistent draw in regular time and extra time, the Tricolor Paulista overcame the undefeated Atlético-MG in penalties. When Bezerra converted the last penalty, the Soberano claimed the first of its six Brazilian Championship trophies.

🏆 Brazilian Championship 1998 – Final (first leg) ⚽ Cruzeiro 2 x 2 Corinthians 📅 December 13, 1998 🔑 Goals: Valdo and Muller (Cruzeiro) / Dinei and Marcelinho Carioca (Corinthians)

(Photo: Gazeta Press Archive)

In a Mineirão with over 87,000 people, Corinthians achieved a heroic draw against Cruzeiro. Trailing 2-0, Dinei and Marcelinho Carioca leveled the match for the return leg. After another draw, Timão defeated Raposa in the tiebreaker match at Morumbi to claim its second Brazilian title.

🏆 Copa do Brasil 2003 – Final (second leg) ⚽ Cruzeiro 3 x 1 Flamengo 📅 June 11, 2003 🔑 Goals: Deivid, Aristizábal, and Luizão (Cruzeiro) / Fernando Baiano (Corinthians)

(Photo: Cruzeiro Publicity)

After Flamengo sought a draw in the first leg, Cruzeiro won its fourth Copa do Brasil in grand style. With a show by Alex, Raposa was leading 3-0 in less than 30 minutes and confirmed the Triple Crown at the final whistle.

🏆 2014 World Cup – Semifinal ⚽ Brazil 1 x 7 Germany 📅 July 8, 2014 🔑 Goals: Oscar (Brazil) / Kroos [2], Schurrle [2], Muller, Klose, and Khedira (Germany)

(Photo: Sergio Barzaghi/Gazeta Press)

One of the greatest setbacks in World Cup history. Playing at home, the Brazilian national team dreamed of a sixth championship but was completely dominated by Germany. The future four-time world champions opened a 5-0 lead before 30 minutes and recorded one of the tournament's biggest routs. Forward Klose also became the top scorer in World Cup history.

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