Clássico Mineiro
The Clássico Mineiro (English: Derby of Minas Gerais) is the name given to 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.
The inside of Mineirão, home ground of both clubs for decades
Atlético supporters at the old Mineirão
Cruzeiro supporters at the old Mineirão
Diego Tardelli scoring in the second leg of the 2014 Copa do Brasil Finals against Cruzeiro
| Location | Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
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| Teams | Atlético Mineiro Cruzeiro |
| First meeting | April 17, 1921 Friendly match Palestra Itália 3–0 Atlético |
| Latest meeting | February 3, 2024 2024 Campeonato Mineiro Atlético 0–2 Cruzeiro |
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| Most wins | Atlético Mineiro |
| Largest victory | Atlético Mineiro 9–2 Palestra Itália Campeonato Mineiro November 27, 1927 |
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