Atlético-MG vs Cruzeiro: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Atlético-MG host Cruzeiro at Arena MRV on Thursday 29 October 2026, kick-off 22:30 UTC, in the Brasileirão (round 33). Atlético-MG have had 8 days of rest since playing MC Torque (Copa Sudamericana); Cruzeiro have had 11 after facing Grêmio and travel about 303 km. Atlético-MG are without 6 players (Thiago Borbas, Fred, Mateo Cassierra and others); Cruzeiro are missing 3 (Felipe Morais, Luis Sinisterra, Gabriel Pec). Raphael Claus is the referee, averaging 3.9 yellow cards a game against a league average of 4.8.