dailyloe.com – Cruzeiro will play against Atlético-MG on Saturday at 21:00 (Brasília time) at Estádio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte. This match is part of the 14th round of the Série A of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The game will be broadcast live on Sportv and Premiere throughout Brazil.
Fans can also watch the match online via ge.globo. The website will provide real-time updates on the match, including key moments and statistics.
Cruzeiro enters this match after a significant victory against Boca Juniors, winning 1-0 in the Copa Libertadores. In the Brasileiro, Cruzeiro is currently in 12th place with 16 points, having moved out of the relegation zone after their game against Grêmio.
The team has achieved three consecutive victories in the league. In contrast, Atlético-MG has faced challenges both on and off the field. The team is coming off two tough losses, one to Flamengo in the Série A and another to Cienciano in the Copa Sul-Americana.
In the Brasileiro, Atlético-MG shares the same points as the first team in the relegation zone and is at the bottom of Group B in the Copa Sul-Americana. Tensions are high as Rafael Menin, one of the SAF owners, announced his withdrawal from daily club activities, and player Hulk has rescinded his contract.
Coach Artur Jorge has reported no new injuries in recent weeks. He welcomes forward Marcquinhos as an option. The goalkeeper position remains uncertain, with Otávio and Matheus Cunha alternating in the starting lineup. Otávio is expected to start due to his better form.
The probable lineup for Cruzeiro is: Otávio; Fagner (Kauã Moraes), Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, and Kaiki; Lucas Romero and Gerson; Matheus Pereira, Arroyo, Christian, and Kaio Jorge. Cássio and Kauã Prates are sidelined due to injuries, while William, Gerson, and Arroyo are under caution.
The coach has chosen to rest key players midweek to field a strong team for this classic match. There is a possibility of using a three-defender setup, with Alan Minda vying for a spot in the attack. Cuello is uncertain to play.
The probable lineup for Atlético-MG includes Everson; Vitor Hugo, Natanael, Ruan Tressoldi, and Renan Lodi; Alan Franco, Maycon, and Victor Hugo (Tomás Perez); Bernard; Alan Minda (Cuello) and Cassierra. Patrick, Índio, and Cissé are out due to injuries.
