Atlético Mineiro 2-1 Cruzeiro
Updated
Atlético Mineiro won: Atlético Mineiro 2-1 Cruzeiro in the Copa do Brasil (Round Quarter-finals) on Wed, 2 Sept 2026 at Arena MRV, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Atlético Mineiro goals: Victor Hugo 77', Fred 88'. Cruzeiro goals: Kaio Jorge 30' (pen). Sent off: Lucas Villalba (61'). Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Fred (9.1).
Match report
Atlético Mineiro beat Cruzeiro 2-1
Atlético Mineiro came from behind to beat Cruzeiro 2-1 at Arena MRV on Wednesday 2 September in Copa do Brasil.
Kaio Jorge put Cruzeiro ahead from the penalty spot on 30' (0-1), Victor Hugo levelled for Atlético Mineiro on 77' (1-1) and Fred restored Atlético Mineiro's lead on 88' (2-1).
Fred's 88' strike proved decisive.
Lucas Villalba (Cruzeiro) was sent off on 61'.
Atlético Mineiro had 62% of the ball, shots were 28-12 (8-4 on target).
Fred (Atlético-MG) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 42,992. Referee: Raphael Claus.
Match stats
| Atlético Mineiro | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Total shots | 28 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 45 | 20 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 436 (84%) | 241 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Total shots | 28 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 20 | 7 |
| Shots outside box | 8 | 5 |
Lineups
Atlético Mineiro (4-2-3-1): Everson, Natanael, Ruan, Vitor Hugo, Renan Lodi, Kevin Castaño, Alan Franco, Tomás Cuello, Fred, Bernard, Mateo Cassierra
Cruzeiro (4-2-3-1): Otávio, Fágner, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Lucas Villalba, Gérson, Lucas Daniel Romero, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Pereira, Wesley, Kaio Jorge
Key events
- 17' · Substitution · Vitão for Ruan (Atlético Mineiro)
- 25' · Yellow card · Otávio (Cruzeiro)
- 30' · Goal · Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
- 35' · Yellow card · Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
- 36' · Substitution · João Marcelo for Jonathan Jesus (Cruzeiro)
- 42' · Yellow card · Lucas Villalba (Cruzeiro)
- 46' · Substitution · Reinier for Mateo Cassierra (Atlético Mineiro)
- 58' · Substitution · Kenji for Wesley (Cruzeiro)
- 58' · Yellow card · Natanael (Atlético Mineiro)
- 61' · Red card · Lucas Villalba (Cruzeiro)
- 65' · Substitution · Néiser Villarreal for Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
- 65' · Substitution · Gabriel Rojas for Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)
- 65' · Substitution · Matheus Henrique for Gérson (Cruzeiro)
- 65' · Substitution · Victor Hugo for Bernard (Atlético Mineiro)
- 65' · Substitution · Alan Minda for Alan Franco (Atlético Mineiro)
- 71' · Yellow card · Lucas Daniel Romero (Cruzeiro)
- 72' · Substitution · Gustavo Scarpa for Natanael (Atlético Mineiro)
- 77' · Goal · Victor Hugo (Atlético Mineiro)
- 88' · Goal · Fred (Atlético Mineiro)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Fabrício Bruno (Cruzeiro)
All-time head-to-head
23 league meetings since 2012: Atlético Mineiro 11, draws 8, Cruzeiro 4.
Questions
Who won Atlético Mineiro vs Cruzeiro?
Atlético Mineiro won, 2-1 (Copa do Brasil) on Wed, 2 Sept 2026.
When and where is Atlético Mineiro vs Cruzeiro?
Wed, 2 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTC at Arena MRV, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Copa do Brasil.
What is the head-to-head record between Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro?
In 23 league meetings since 2012: Atlético Mineiro 11 wins, 8 draws, Cruzeiro 4 wins (goals 34-24).