# Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG draw 1-1 in Copa do Brasil opener > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/thiago-borbas-joins-atltico-mineiro > Updated: 2026-08-24T12:36:05.000Z. Sources: 95. Developments: 5. The first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-final derby between Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro ended in a 1-1 draw at the Mineirão stadium on 24 August 2026. Keny Arroyo opened the scoring for Cruzeiro, but Renan Lodi equalized for Atlético Mineiro ten minutes later. The encounter was characterized by high tension and physical play. Atlético defender Ruan Tressoldi was taken to MaterDei hospital following a heavy collision with Kaio Jorge, which triggered concussion protocols. While medical exams confirmed no structural injuries or fractures, Tressoldi remains under medical observation. Kaio Jorge has since apologized for the incident, but Atlético vice-president Paulo Bracks maintained that the action was “malicious and disloyal,” with executives further labeling the conduct as “bad character.” As a result of the collision, Kaio Jorge faces potential disciplinary action from the STJD, with reports suggesting he could face a suspension of up to nine games for unfair or violent conduct. Cruzeiro’s management countered by accusing Atlético of attempting to “manipulate the refereeing in the courts.” Further medical updates have clarified the extent of injuries sustained during the match. Cruzeiro announced that striker Bruno Rodrigues, who was transported to Hospital Orizonti following a collision with goalkeeper Everson, has suffered a fractured cheekbone and a fractured rib. He will undergo conservative treatment at the club’s medical facility. Defender Jonathan Jesus also required attention for a shoulder injury. This followed reports of vandalism and provocative graffiti left by Atlético supporters at the Mineirão on the eve of the game. The tie remains undecided heading into the second leg, scheduled for 1 September 2026 at the Arena MRV. ## Claims - Atlético-MG defeated Juventude 1‑0 in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 on 4 August 2026. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The match was played at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi in Caxias do Sul. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Alan Minda scored the only goal at the 49th minute of the second half. (corroborated by 12 sources) - The goal resulted from a defensive error in which Juventude players Gabriel Pinheiro and Nathan collided heads, leaving the ball for Minda. (corroborated by 12 sources) - The win qualified Atlético-MG for the quarter‑finals of the 2026 Copa do Brasil. (corroborated by 12 sources) - The CBF conducted the draw for the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals on Tuesday, August 11. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG will face each other in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. (corroborated by 3 sources) - If the score had remained 0‑0, the tie would have proceeded to a penalty shoot‑out. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Flávio Rodrigues de Souza was the referee for the match. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Atlético-MG will await a CBF draw to learn its quarter‑final opponent. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Cruzeiro will host the first leg, and Atlético-MG will host the second leg. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The first leg matches are scheduled for August 26 and the second leg for September 2. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro draw 1-1 in Copa do Brasil quarter-final Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro drew 1-1 in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. The match was marked by a heavy collision involving Kaio Jorge and Ruan Tressoldi, sparking disciplinary concerns. 59 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cruzeiro-and-atltico-mg-face-off-in-copa-do-brasil-quarter-finals ### 2026-08-06: Atlético Mineiro under pressure to find leading scorer after narrow Copa do Brasil win Atlético Mineiro reached the Copa do Brasil quarter‑finals with a 1‑0 win over Juventude but still lacks a clear top scorer, prompting fan calls for a new striker. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atltico-mineiro-under-pressure-to-find-leading-scorer-after-narrow-copa-do-brasil-win ### 2026-08-03: Atlético-MG reaches Copa do Brasil quarterfinals with last‑minute goal Atlético-MG beat Juventude 1‑0 with Alan Minda’s 49th‑minute goal at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, advancing to the Copa do Brasil quarter‑finals after a 0‑0 first leg. 43 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atltico-mineiro-held-to-goalless-draws-by-juventude-and-fluminense ### 2026-07-30: Atlético-MG and Juventude draw 0-0 in Copa do Brasil round of 16 first leg Atlético‑MG and Juventude played to a 0‑0 draw in the Copa do Brasil round of 16 first leg on 1 Aug 2026; the tie goes to a second leg in Caxias do Sul. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thiago-borbas-cleared-to-play-for-atltico-mineiro ### 2026-07-24: Atlético-MG signs Uruguayan striker Thiago Borbas on loan Atlético-MG has loaned Uruguayan striker Thiago Borbas from Red Bull Bragantino, with a purchase option, to bolster its attack. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atltico-mg-signs-uruguayan-striker-thiago-borbas-on-loan --- Cite as: Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG draw 1-1 in Copa do Brasil opener. 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