League-position context
Atletico-MG rank4th
Cruzeiro rank12th
Atletico-MG points62
Cruzeiro points51
Atletico-MG: #4 · 62 pts · GD +11
9 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cruzeiro: #12 · 51 pts · GD -1
20 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.