GOLAZONEWSUpdates on Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro's domestic campaigns
- Atlético-MG suffered a 3-2 defeat against Flamengo in the 32nd round of the Brasileirão.
- Cruzeiro midfielder Felipe Moraes is a doubt for the upcoming derby due to injury.
- Atlético-MG secured the Campeonato Mineiro U-20 title after a six-year drought.
Atlético-MG were defeated 3-2 by Flamengo during the 32nd round of the 2026 Brasileirão at the Maracanã. Manager Eduardo Domínguez blamed referee Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima for the result, specifically citing the match-winning goal scored in the 51st minute, which occurred after the six minutes of stoppage time initially signaled.
Meanwhile, Cruzeiro has resumed preparations for Thursday's derby against Atlético-MG. The squad faces a potential setback as midfielder Felipe Moraes is uncertain for the match after suffering a thigh muscle injury during training.
In youth football, Atlético-MG claimed their 36th Campeonato Mineiro U-20 title. The club ended a six-year wait for the trophy following a 1-1 draw against Cruzeiro at Toca da Raposa on Monday, building on their 4-3 victory in the first leg at Arena MRV. Rhuan Gabriel opened the scoring for Cruzeiro via a penalty before Cauã Soares equalized.