A massive brawl marred the closing moments of the Brazilian Cup final between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro, leading to an unprecedented 23 players being sent off. The fight, which involved substitutes, coaching staff, and security, lasted over a minute and spanned the length of the field.
The incident was reportedly sparked by a challenge from Cruzeiro midfielder Christian on Atletico goalkeeper Everson, who retaliated aggressively. Footage showed former Brazil forward Hulk among those involved in the melee.
Cruzeiro had 12 players dismissed, while Atletico Mineiro had 11. Both clubs issued statements condemning the violence and vowing internal measures. Despite the chaos, Cruzeiro secured a 1-0 victory to win the Campeonato Mineiro title.