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Atlético Mineiro advances to Copa do Brasil semifinals by eliminating Cruzeiro

Atlético-MG defeated Cruzeiro 2-1, securing advancement after a tie in the first match.

2 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Atlético Mineiro advanced to the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil by defeating Cruzeiro 2-1 on Tuesday night (1st). The match took place at Arena MRV and featured a comeback by Atlético, which scored two goals within a span of 12 minutes.

In the previous encounter, the two teams had drawn 1-1, making the outcome of this match crucial for qualification. With this victory, Atlético secured its spot in the next phase of the tournament.

There were no immediate reactions from the clubs or coaches after the match. The elimination of Cruzeiro marks a significant result within the rivalry between the two teams.

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