Cruzeiro Vs Atlético Mineiro Ends in Victory and Mass Brawl With 23 Red Cards
Saturday at 10: 00 p. m. ET — Cruzeiro defeated Atlético Mineiro, but the Campeonato Mineiro final descended into a mass brawl that saw a record 23 red cards and left multiple players facing bans; cruzeiro vs atlético mineiro ended in on-field chaos.
Cruzeiro Vs Atlético Mineiro Brawl Yields 23 Red Cards
The melee began in second-half stoppage-time after a collision between Atletico goalkeeper Everson and Cruzeiro midfielder Christian, with Everson spilling a shot and diving at Christian’s feet before delivering a forceful tackle. Players, substitutes and coaching staff rushed in and punches and kicks were thrown across the pitch, with ex-Brazil international Hulk among those who tried to intervene.
Kaio Jorge Strike Secures Cruzeiro First Title Since 2019
A solitary goal from Kaio Jorge proved the difference, confirming Cruzeiro’s coronation as state champions and ending a seven-year wait for the Campeonato Mineiro trophy since 2019. The match featured nine yellow cards in total, and Kaio Jorge — described in match coverage as a Juventus flop — has been linked with Premier League clubs West Ham and Aston Villa.
Referee Matheus Delgado Candancan’s Match Report Cites ‘brutally struck’ Action
Referee Matheus Delgado Candancan’s match report described the sequence that triggered the brawl: “After being fouled, he knocked down his opponent, charged at him, and brutally struck his opponent, number 88, in the face with his knee. I clarify that after this action, a general brawl broke out, making it impossible to issue a red card. ” The report went on: “For striking his opponent, number 22, in the head with his shin, using excessive force and high intensity, when the ball was already in the goalkeeper’s possession. I clarify that after this action a general brawl broke out, making it impossible to show a red card. ”
Globo said Hulk is among 23 individuals to have been shown a retrospective red card, and that 12 members of Cruzeiro’s ranks face bans alongside 11 from Atlético Mineiro, with former Atletico Madrid and Nottingham Forest left-back Renan Lodi appearing on the list. Hulk told reporters afterwards: “It’s regrettable, I have never seen violence like that in any football game. We cannot set that example because it ends up having repercussions all around the world. We have a responsibility to safeguard our image and the image”
More details expected at 5: 00 p. m. ET.
