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**Headline: Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG Set for Highly Anticipated Derby at Packed Mineirão**

**Belo Horizonte, May 18, 2025** – Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG are set to clash for the third time this year in a highly anticipated derby match, this Sunday at 8:30 PM Brasilia time, at the Mineirão stadium. The match, valid for the ninth round of the Série A of the Brazilian Championship, promises high stakes as both teams vie for position in the league standings.

Cruzeiro, playing as the home team, will have the full support of a sold-out Mineirão. All 61,312 tickets have been snapped up, with only a residual number of unclaimed tickets remaining. “A Raposa” (The Fox) are riding a six-game unbeaten streak and are looking to close the gap on the league leaders.

Atlético-MG, coming off two consecutive victories, including a win against Fluminense in the re-opening of Arena MRV and a Copa Sudamericana victory over Caracas, aim to secure a spot in the top six. Coach Gabriel Milito welcomes back Lucas Romero to the starting lineup after suspension. The coach is pondering his options in the attacking line as he needs to replace suspended Cuello.

The match will be officiated by referee Flávio Rodrigues de Souza. The website “ge” will be providing live updates of the match.

This classic encounter is sure to be a thrilling spectacle for fans of both teams as they battle for bragging rights and crucial points in the Brasileirão.

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