Cruzeiro v Atlético-MG: Copa do Brasil live, stats, line-ups | OneFootball

Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG face each other this Thursday (11), at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Mineirão, for the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. The Raposa won the first match, held at Arena MRV, 2-0 and can lose by up to one goal to advance to the semifinals. Galo needs to win by three or more goals to qualify in regular time; a two-goal win for the Alvinegro takes the decision to penalties.

The match marks Jorge Sampaoli’s return as Atlético’s coach, replacing Cuca, who was dismissed after the first-leg defeat. Whoever advances will face the winner of Corinthians vs Athletico-PR in the semifinals.

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Head-to-head record

In total, the teams have faced each other 287 times in history. Atlético has the advantage with 119 wins, compared to Cruzeiro’s 95, along with 73 draws. Playing at Mineirão, Cruzeiro’s home, the Raposa has 60 wins, Galo has 46, and there have been 37 draws.

Cruzeiro’s form

Unbeaten in nine matches at Mineirão, Cruzeiro is counting on the support of their fans to secure their spot. Leonardo Jardim is still uncertain about Kaio Jorge, who left the Brazilian National Team with an injury. Fabrício Bruno returned from the FIFA break and should be available, while Matheus Pereira and Wanderson, who had a different training schedule, have returned to normal training.

Atlético-MG’s form

Galo is going through an unstable period but is betting on the “Sampaoli effect” to bounce back. The Argentine has intensified training this week and should make changes to the team. Lyanco has returned to training with the group and is competing for a spot in defense, while Alan Franco and Junior Alonso are back after playing for their national teams.

Absences

Cruzeiro: Kaio Jorge (doubt – muscle injury); Lautaro Díaz (transferred to Santos); Kauã Moraes, Ryan Guilherme, and Keny Arroyo (not registered).

Atlético-MG: Ruan Tressoldi (already played for another club in the competition), Renzo Saravia (muscle injury), Patrick (stress fracture in the lower back), and Caio Maia (knee ligament rupture).

Probable lineups

Cruzeiro: Cássio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, and Kaiki Bruno; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian, and Matheus Pereira; Wanderson (Sinisterra) and Kaio Jorge (Gabigol). Coach: Léo Jardim

Atlético-MG: Everson; Gabriel Menino (Natanael), Vitor Hugo (Lyanco), Junior Alonso, and Guilherme Arana; Fausto Vera (Alan Franco) and Alexander; Gustavo Scarpa; Rony (Dudu), Tomás Cuello, and Hulk. Coach: Jorge Sampaoli

Refereeing

(Photo: Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro)

Match details

Cruzeiro vs Atlético-MG

Competition: Copa do Brasil – quarterfinals (second leg) Venue: Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte (MG) Date: September 11, 2025, Thursday Time: 7:30 PM (Brasília time) Where to watch: Prime Video

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