Galo came out on top in the last derby with split fans at Mineirão | OneFootball

Atlético and Cruzeiro face each other again at Mineirão in another chapter of the greatest classic of Minas Gerais. However, to find the last time the duel happened with equally divided fans between Atlético and Cruzeiro supporters, one must go back to April 2, 2022, the date of that year's Campeonato Mineiro final.

On that occasion, in front of 53,572 fans, Atlético came out on top and defeated their rival 3-1, securing the state title. The standout player of the match was Hulk, who scored two goals. Midfielder Nacho Fernández also found the net for Atlético, while Edu scored Cruzeiro's only goal.

The victory confirmed Atlético's dominance in that decisive clash and ended with the black-and-white team lifting the Campeonato Mineiro trophy at the Gigante da Pampulha.

Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético

Only three remain in the squad

Nearly four years after that classic, little remains of that champion squad. Of the 15 players used by Atlético in that match, only three still remain at the club: goalkeeper Everson, defender Junior Alonso, and forward Hulk.

The Atlético lineup in that duel was as follows:Everson; Mariano, Nathan Silva, Réver, and Guilherme Arana; Allan (Alonso), Jair (Otávio), Zaracho, and Nacho Fernández (Sasha); Keno (Ademir) and Hulk.

Argentinian coaches in different moments

Another curious point involves the coaching staff. While Atlético is currently led by the Argentine Eduardo Domínguez, in that 2022 final, the coach was also an "hermano": Antonio Mohamed, who led Atlético to the state title.

Matches at Mineirão since then

Since that decision, Atlético and Cruzeiro have faced each other five times at Mineirão, but without divided fans in the stands. In this recent period, the record shows balance, with a slight advantage for Atlético:

Atlético and Cruzeiro will face off next Sunday (08) at Mineirão at 6:00 PM, for the Campeonato Mineiro final.

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