Atlético defeats Cruzeiro to reach Copa do Brasil semifinal
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 8:06 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Atlético secured a 2-1 victory over Cruzeiro on Tuesday at Arena MRV, advancing to the Copa do Brasil semifinal. Despite falling behind in the 29th minute to a Kaio Jorge penalty, Atlético maintained pressure throughout the second half. The team benefited from a numerical advantage after Villalba was sent off in the 60th minute. Victor Hugo leveled the score in the 32nd minute, and Fred scored the decisive goal in the 43rd minute of the second half. The result ended the match in favor of the home side, marking a significant win for Atlético in the derby.
- •Atlético defeated Cruzeiro 2-1 at Arena MRV to advance.
- •Kaio Jorge scored a penalty to give Cruzeiro an early lead.
- •Villalba received a second yellow card and was dismissed in the 60th minute.
- •Victor Hugo and Fred scored second-half goals to secure the win for Atlético.
- •The win puts Atlético into the Copa do Brasil semifinal round.
- 8:06 AMYahoo Sports — Group strength sends Galo into the semi-finals
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — Galo back among the Copa do Brasil's final four
- 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — Galo turn it round against Cruzeiro, into the semis
"A night to remember. In a decision surrounded by tension and emotion, Galo showed resilience, character, and strength to complete a comeback in the final minutes and secure a place in the Copa do Bras...
"Atlético is once again among the top four teams in the Copa do Brasil. With qualification against Cruzeiro, Galo reached, in 2026, the seventh semifinal in its history in the competition.This new sem...
"Galo’s qualification for the Copa do Brasil semifinal was built by a squad that once again showed its strength. In the 2-1 win over Cruzeiro at Arena MRV, players who started on the bench played a d...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 8:06 AMGroup strength sends Galo into the semi-finals
Galo’s qualification for the Copa do Brasil semifinal was built by a squad that once again showed its strength. In the 2-1 win over Cruzeiro at Arena MRV, players who started on the bench played a d...
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 7:45 AMGalo back among the Copa do Brasil's final four
Atlético is once again among the top four teams in the Copa do Brasil. With qualification against Cruzeiro, Galo reached, in 2026, the seventh semifinal in its history in the competition.This new sem...
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 7:15 AMGalo turn it round against Cruzeiro, into the semis
A night to remember. In a decision surrounded by tension and emotion, Galo showed resilience, character, and strength to complete a comeback in the final minutes and secure a place in the Copa do Bras...
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