Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG draw goalless at Mineirão in the Brazilian Championship

Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG drew 0-0 this Saturday (10) in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. At Mineirão, the main chances came in the first half, with both teams looking for a goal. Galo managed to score a goal for Cruzeiro, but the goal was disallowed for offside.

In the second half, Cruzeiro had the best chance. In the 42nd minute, Arthur Gomes sent a bomb towards Everson’s goal. The Galo goalkeeper saved it and the ball hit the post.

With the draw, Cruzeiro reached 36 points and remained in fifth place, but could still be overtaken by São Paulo in this round. Tricolor is in sixth place, with 35 points, and faces Atlético-GO this Sunday (11). Atlético-MG now has 29 points, but remains in ninth place. Thus, like Cruzeiro, Galo could also be overtaken in this round. Athletico-PR is in tenth place with 28 points and faces Internacional this Sunday (11).

The game

The derby started off tight and with both sides looking for a goal. Cadu had a goal disallowed for offside just seven minutes into the game. Cruzeiro also tried, and almost opened the scoring with Barreal, who cleared Saravia from the play and shot across goal. The ball went close to Everson’s goalpost.

The teams continued to exchange chances, but from the middle of the first half the game lost intensity and became truncated, with many fouls.

In the final stretch of the first half, Galo had good chances again with Scarpa and Arana, but both were stopped by Cássio, who made the saves, and the score remained 0-0 until half-time.

The second half started slower than the first, and also with fewer chances. Seabra and Milito made changes before the 20th minute of the second half. The Atlético-MG coach promoted the debut of Deyverson, who replaced Cadu.

The best chance of the second half came from Arthur Gomes, who replaced Lautaro Díaz in Cruzeiro’s attack. In the 42nd minute, the number 11 received the ball from Matheus Pereira at speed, controlled it and unleashed a bomb. Everson saved it and the ball hit the post.

Record attendance

This Saturday’s classic (10) set a new attendance record at the new Mineirão (after renovation for the 2014 World Cup). In total, 61,583 fans attended the game, which had gross revenue of R$4,819,479.00.

Upcoming games

Both Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG now have the key to continental competitions. Cruzeiro faces Boca Juniors on Thursday (15) in the first game of the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana .

Atlético-MG will face San Lorenzo on Tuesday (13) in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores .