🎥 First Copa do Brasil semi-final set after Cruzeiro v Atlético showdown

The first semifinal of the Brazil Cup 2025 has been set

The most successful team in the tournament with six titles, Cruzeiro eliminated their rival Atlético on the night of this Thursday (11).

After winning 2-0 at Arena MRV, the Raposa achieved the same score at Mineirão thanks to two goals by Kaio Jorge.

Securing a FOUR TO ZERO aggregate, a prize of R$ 9.9 million and…

… matches against Corinthians for a place in the final.

Who also hasn’t conceded any goals in the current edition of the Brazil Cup.

This Thursday’s Cruzeiro vs Atlético set a new attendance record at the new Mineirão after the renovation for the 2014 World Cup.

There were 61,584 attendees. And a revenue of R$ 6,487,220.04

ONE more fan than the 61,583 of the classic – also hosted by the celeste – in last year’s Brasileirão.

A difference of ONE celeste FAN.

The same difference as the current third-largest attendance: 61,582 in the 2024 Mineiro.

It took just five minutes for Atlético to get into even more trouble.

And the Raposa punished their rival with a set-piece goal by Kaio Jorge, the big question in the lineup.

The sequence was marked by more intense moments on the field.

And a Galo – despite having more possession – unable to be aggressive.

Atlético’s best chance before the break came only at 46′, with Arana.

Comfortable with the aggregate score, Cruzeiro easily controlled an uninspired rival.

Sampaoli – making his re-debut – bet on Rony. The idea was to ensure more strength in the attack.

But Cruzeiro was lethal again just three minutes in.

William picked up a rebound and Kaio Jorge finished it off.

Goal number 20 for the number 19 jersey this season in 32 games.

With no alternative, Atlético tried hard.

They ended up with even more possession.

Their best opportunity came at 24′, with Hulk hitting the crossbar after a deflection.

The celeste response came with Christian forcing Everson into a great save.

The final stretch saw a clash between Matheus Henrique and Guilherme Arana, with the Atlético left-back receiving a red card.

Cruzeiro and Corinthians – who have faced each other in six other editions of the Brazil Cup – will only clash on December 10 and 14 for the semifinals.

The order of the venues will be drawn by the CBF.

The Raposa and the Galo return their focus to the Brazilian Championship.

On Monday (15), the celeste team (3rd) will visit Bahia (4th) at the Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova.

A day earlier, the alvinegra team (14th) will host Santos (16th) at Arena MRV. And then, they will shift their focus to the South American competition.

Both matches will be part of the 23rd round of the competition.

The complete Brasileirão table can be checked here.

Photo: Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.