Serie A Regular Season - 14
Cruzeiro 1 - 3 FT Atletico-MG
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Minda (M. Cassierra) 12'
Maycon 32'
40' ↓ Kaua Moraes ↑N. Villarreal
A. Franco 45'+2
HT
Lyanco 56'
56' Christian
62' ↓ L. Romero ↑Bruno Rodrigues
62' ↓ Christian ↑Wanderson
65' K. Arroyo
↓ A. Minda ↑Reinier 65'
66' K. Arroyo
66' K. Arroyo
M. Cassierra 69'
M. Cassierra (R. Lodi) 72'
72' Matheus Pereira
Reinier 72'
75' Kaiki
↓ Bernard ↑K. Pascini 77'
78' ↓ Gerson ↑Matheus Henrique
78' ↓ Matheus Pereira ↑Joao Marcelo
Lyanco 79'
Lyanco 79'
J. Alonso 84'
86' Kaio Jorge
↓ M. Cassierra ↑Caua 88'
↓ Maycon ↑T. Perez 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cruzeiro
Goalkeepers
Otávio Costa 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Kauã Moraes 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Fabrício Bruno 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Jesus 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kaiki 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
4
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Midfielders
Lucas Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Gerson 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Keny Arroyo
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Matheus Pereira 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Christian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Kaio Jorge 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Matheus Cunha 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fagner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Furtado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Marcelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Néiser Villarreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaique Kenji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wanderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Sinisterra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Rodrigues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atletico-MG
Goalkeepers
Everson 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Lyanco
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Ruan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Alonso
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Midfielders
Natanael
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Franco
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Maycon 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Renan Lodi
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Alan Minda
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Bernard
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Mateo Cassierra
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Gabriel Delfim
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kauã Pascini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Román
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángelo Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexsander
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reinier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateus Jose Iseppe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Scarpa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cauã Campos Soares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2026 | Cruzeiro | 1 - 0 | Atletico-MG | Mineiro - 1 | |
| 01/25/2026 | Atletico-MG | 2 - 1 | Cruzeiro | Mineiro - 1 | MRV Arena |
| 10/16/2025 | Atletico-MG | 1 - 1 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | MRV Arena |
| 09/11/2025 | Cruzeiro | 2 - 0 | Atletico-MG | Copa Do Brasil | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 08/27/2025 | Atletico-MG | 0 - 2 | Cruzeiro | Copa Do Brasil | Arena MRV |
| 05/18/2025 | Cruzeiro | 0 - 0 | Atletico-MG | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 02/09/2025 | Cruzeiro | 0 - 2 | Atletico-MG | Mineiro - 1 | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 01/18/2025 | Atletico-MG | 0 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Friendlies Clubs | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 08/11/2024 | Cruzeiro | 0 - 0 | Atletico-MG | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 04/21/2024 | Atletico-MG | 3 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Arena MRV |
03/08/2026
01/25/2026
10/16/2025
09/11/2025
08/27/2025
05/18/2025
02/09/2025
01/18/2025
08/11/2024
04/21/2024
Cruzeiro Win
Atletico-MG Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +13
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 14 GD: +5
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 14 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 12 GD: -5
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 14 | 33 | 24 | 11 | +13 | |
| 2 | Flamengo | 13 | 27 | 26 | 12 | +14 | |
| 3 | Fluminense | 15 | 27 | 25 | 20 | +5 | |
| 4 | Sao Paulo | 14 | 24 | 19 | 13 | +6 | |
| 5 | Atletico Paranaense | 14 | 23 | 20 | 15 | +5 | |
| 6 | Bahia | 14 | 22 | 20 | 18 | +2 | |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 14 | 20 | 17 | 16 | +1 | |
| 8 | Coritiba | 15 | 20 | 18 | 19 | -1 | |
| 9 | Vitoria | 14 | 19 | 18 | 20 | -2 | |
| 10 | Cruzeiro | 15 | 19 | 20 | 25 | -5 | |
| 11 | Botafogo | 14 | 18 | 26 | 27 | -1 | |
| 12 | Atletico-MG | 15 | 18 | 18 | 21 | -3 | |
| 13 | Internacional | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 0 | |
| 14 | Vasco DA Gama | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | -1 | |
| 15 | Gremio | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | -1 | |
| 16 | Santos | 14 | 15 | 19 | 22 | -3 | |
| 17 | Corinthians | 14 | 15 | 10 | 13 | -3 | |
| 18 | Mirassol | 13 | 12 | 15 | 19 | -4 | |
| 19 | Remo | 14 | 11 | 15 | 24 | -9 | |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 13 | 8 | 13 | 26 | -13 |
P: 14 GD: +13
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 15 GD: +5
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +5
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -2
P: 15 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 13 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ruthless Atletico-MG Master the Chaos at Governador Magalhães Pinto
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. In a fiery contest defined by clinical finishing and severe ill-discipline, the visitors absorbed endless pressure to secure a crucial three points in this tense clash.
Possession Illusion and Early Blows
The tactical blueprint for this fascinating encounter was firmly established from the opening exchanges. Cruzeiro aggressively hoarded the ball, dictating play and ultimately commanding the game as they dominated possession with a staggering 71%. However, the true story of the afternoon lay entirely in the Upset Factor. Atletico-MG were perfectly content to suffer without the ball, defending deep and striking with venom when the opportunity arose. Just 12 minutes in, M. Cassierra turned provider, slipping a brilliant pass to A. Minda who provided a clinical finish to break the deadlock against the run of play. The early Stakes were glaringly evident as the visitors desperately fought to escape the relegation zone. A composed penalty conversion from Maycon just past the half-hour mark doubled the away side's advantage, leaving the home supporters completely bewildered.
Descent into Anarchy
Following the interval, the second half rapidly descended into absolute anarchy. The sheer Intensity of this tense clash boiled over in spectacular, destructive fashion. The match pivoted completely out of the hosts' grasp in the 66th minute when K. Arroyo saw a straight red card for a desperate professional foul. This crippling numerical disadvantage instantly shattered any remaining tactical Balance. Atletico ruthlessly exploited the newly formed gaps across the pitch, with Cassierra capping off his stellar individual performance by sweeping home a cross from R. Lodi in the 72nd minute. The mounting frustrations of the home side then triggered an astonishing flurry of dismissals. Kaiki was given his marching orders for a serious foul, quickly followed by a straight red for the visitors' Lyanco as tempers completely flared out of control.
Late Consolation
Amidst the wreckage of three red cards and thoroughly disjointed formations, the final ten minutes resembled a chaotic and breathless training exercise. Cruzeiro managed to salvage a tiny shred of pride when Kaio Jorge confidently dispatched a late penalty, but it remained merely a statistical footnote in a deeply frustrating afternoon. The 3-1 away victory heavily flatters a home side that managed 14 total shots but rarely looked capable of breaking through the deep defensive block in open play. For Atletico-MG, executing such a flawless smash-and-grab strategy yields the maximum possible reward. This massive result serves as a vital league lifeline, pulling them away from the dreaded relegation battle while simultaneously serving a brutal, unforgettable lesson in clinical attacking efficiency to their direct opponents.
Key Questions
How did the red card for K. Arroyo impact the match?
Arroyo's dismissal proved fatal. Reduced to ten men, the home defense immediately collapsed, allowing Cassierra to score the decisive third goal moments later to kill the match.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Pride on the line in the Clássico Mineiro
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. While early-season standings suggest a mid-table scrap, local pride makes this derby a ferocious battle where form books are routinely tossed aside.
The Setup
Cruzeiro step onto the pitch riding an impressive Form rating, having racked up four victories in their last five outings. The hosts are playing with a swagger, orchestrating play from deep with the experienced Gerson pulling the strings. In stark contrast, Atletico-MG have struggled to find any rhythm. Their shaky Balance has left them exposed in transition, turning routine matches into chaotic scrambles. The mathematical Stakes might be relatively modest at this stage of the regular season, but securing bragging rights is paramount. For the visitors to escape with a result, their highly-touted Stars, such as Renan Lodi and M. Cassierra, must deliver under intense pressure and silence a hostile home crowd.
Key Battle
The decisive struggle will take place in the middle of the park. The home side's fluid midfield operators will repeatedly test an away defensive structure that has looked fragile in recent weeks. Whichever unit dictates the tempo and wins the crucial second balls will ultimately control the match's narrative.
Our Prediction
Momentum firmly favours the hosts. We expect Cruzeiro to edge a tight, fiercely contested fixture, capitalizing on Atletico-MG's defensive frailties to secure a narrow victory and paint the city blue.