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Copa do Brasil 2026: Atlético-MG advances to semifinals

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Atlético-MG has secured a spot in the Copa do Brasil semifinals following a 2-1 comeback victory against Cruzeiro at the Arena MRV. This result follows a 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Mineirão, resulting in a 3-2 aggregate score in favor of Atlético-MG. In the decisive second leg, Cruzeiro took an early lead in the 30th minute via a Kaio Jorge penalty following a foul by Vitão. However, the match shifted in favor of Atlético-MG after Cruzeiro’s Lucas Villalba was sent off in the second half after receiving a second yellow card. Capitalizing on the numerical advantage, Atlético-MG intensified their pressure. Victor Hugo equalized in the 77th minute following an assist from Fred, and Fred netted the winner in the 88th minute, marking his first goal for the club. The victory extends Atlético-MG's unbeaten streak to 14 matches. For Cruzeiro, the elimination represents both a sporting setback and a significant financial loss, as the club misses out on potential prize money from both the Copa do Brasil and the Libertadores. The match was marked by several incidents noted in the referee's official report. Beyond the previously reported vandalism in the visiting sector, new details indicate that objects were thrown at players during celebrations and match balls disappeared in the final minutes. There were also allegations of the Atlético-MG president attempting to intimidate the officiating crew. Following the match, Cruzeiro’s Matheus Pereira criticized the officiating, suggesting the red card for Villalba ‘unfairly conditioned’ the match outcome. The series was preceded by legal tension regarding a first-leg collision between Kaio Jorge and Ruan Tressoldi; while Atlético-MG’s counsel described the incident as a ‘tentativa de homicídio’ (attempted homicide) or a ‘deliberate aggression,’ the STJD allowed Jorge to play after converting his suspension into a warning. ~~In the aftermath, Atlético-MG forward Bernard used social media to taunt Cruzeiro, stating, ‘Sometimes it is good to remember who is in charge.’~~

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