Clássico Mineiro
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The Clássico Mineiro (English: Derby of Minas Gerais) is the football derby between Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro, both teams from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is one of the fiercest rivalries in Brazilian and South American football.[2]
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Other names | Superclássico Mineiro[1] |
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Location | Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
First meeting | April 17, 1921 Friendly match Palestra Itália 3–0 Atlético |
Latest meeting | April 20, 2024 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Atlético 3–0 Cruzeiro |
Next meeting | August 10, 2024 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Cruzeiro v Atlético |
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Most wins | Atlético Mineiro |
Most player appearances | Fábio (65) |
Top scorer | Guará (26) |
Largest victory | Atlético Mineiro 9–2 Palestra Itália Campeonato Mineiro November 27, 1927 |
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The two clubs practically monopolize the Campeonato Mineiro, and have clashed in decisive matches in the Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil and continental CONMEBOL competitions of.