Atlético loses Ruan early in Copa do Brasil quarter-finals against Cruzeiro

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Atlético loses Ruan early in Copa do Brasil quarter-finals against Cruzeiro

Summary

Atlético's Ruan sustained an injury just 18 minutes into the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals against Cruzeiro on August 25. Ruan went down after a challenge from Kaio Jorge, leading to concerns about his health. Following treatment, he was unable to continue and was substituted. With other defenders injured, coach Eduardo Domínguez brought in 18-year-old Vitão as Ruan's replacement. The injury activated the concussion protocol, allowing both teams to make a total of six substitutions. The second leg is scheduled for September 1 at Arena MRV.

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•Ruan injured in the Copa do Brasil match vs. Cruzeiro.
•He was substituted after 18 minutes due to his fall.
•Atlético is already missing Lyanco and Léo Duarte.
•Vitão replaced Ruan in the lineup.
•Second leg of the tie takes place on September 1.

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Atlético lost center-back Ruan just 18 minutes into the clash against Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals this Tuesday (25).After being hit by Kaio Jorge, he went down in a...
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