The match was heavily influenced by the animosity typical of duels of this magnitude, with the rivalry between the teams conditioning the first part of the game. The tension was palpable, with players rolling around on the ground and sparks of animosity flying from the Mineirão pitch. The match was between Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil 2026, with Fred and Fagner playing for Atlético-MG against Cruzeiro. According to Globo Esporte Futebol, Keny Arroyo described the match as difficult. The match will resume after a week-long suspension, with both teams facing a nervous wait to see who will progress to the semifinals.