🎥 Tense moment, wonder goal and fightback in Cruzeiro v Atlético | OneFootball

The first Cruzeiro vs. Atlético clash in the 2026 Copa do Brasil quarter-finals ended without a winner at Mineirão.

Arroyo — with a stunning goal — and Renan Lodi scored in Tuesday night’s (25) 1-1 draw.

The first half had little football and a tense moment involving Atlético’s Ruan.

The second half, meanwhile, delivered more excitement in front of 59,225 fans.

Check out the highlights below.

Ruan causes concern

The moment that drew the most attention in the first half was Ruan’s nasty fall.

After being hit by Kaio Jorge, the Atlético center-back received treatment but had to leave the game in the 18th minute.

Atlético started better, as they were moving the ball more effectively.

Special mention goes to the tireless Fred and Bernard.

Cruzeiro, meanwhile, took time to make home advantage count.

They struggled to create through the middle, for example.

And Kaio Jorge lacked precision with what could have been the best chance.

There were only 26 minutes of active play in the first half.

That helped explain the goalless scoreline before the break.

Cruzeiro on the attack and a stunner

The solid marking by Galo did not hold up.

It was up to Cruzeiro to take advantage.

They began to control the game and pin their rivals back.

And the extra space paid off when Arroyo received the ball from Matheus Pereira and scored a stunner (60').

Another beautiful goal by the No. 99 at the Gigante da Pampulha.

Action brings... reaction!

Having failed to threaten at all since the restart, Atlético managed to respond ten minutes later.

Fagner and Fabrício Bruno got their wires crossed, which helped Lodi take Cuello’s pass and beat Otávio (70').

The final minutes saw Raposa more present in the opposition half.

But without creating any real scoring chances.

Another collision, this time between Everson and Bruno Rodrigues, marked the final minute.

Everything remains wide open for the second leg.

What now❓

The second leg will be next Tuesday, September 1.

It will be played at Arena MRV, with Atlético as the home side.

Another draw would send the tie to penalties.

Whoever goes through will secure prize money of R$9 million.

And will face Grêmio or Internacional in the semi-finals.

Featured photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético

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