League-position context
Atletico-MG rank8th
Cruzeiro rank5th
Atletico-MG points54
Cruzeiro points57
Atletico-MG: #8 · 54 pts · GD +3
9 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cruzeiro: #5 · 57 pts · GD +8
6 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.