23 Players Dismissed After Brawl in Cruzeiro vs Atletico Final

In the Campeonato Mineiro final held in Belo Horizonte, a mass brawl erupted between players of Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro, leading to 23 players being sent off. The match concluded with Cruzeiro winning 1-0, thanks to a decisive goal from Kaio Jorge.

The trouble began when Atletico Mineiro goalkeeper Everson shoved Cruzeiro midfielder Christian after a collision while chasing a loose ball. This action prompted a violent reaction from Cruzeiro players, resulting in a chaotic scene that required intervention from security personnel and military police.

Despite the melee, referee Matheu Delgado did not issue any red cards during the match. However, disciplinary actions were taken afterward, with Cruzeiro having 12 players sent off, including the match-winner Kaio Jorge, while Atletico Mineiro saw 11 players dismissed, including notable figures like Hulk and Renan Lodi.

The incident cast a shadow over the final, as both teams struggled in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, with Atletico sitting 17th and Cruzeiro in 19th place.