The first classic between Atlético and Cruzeiro of the 2025 season is expected to take place in the United States. It is expected that this match will take place in the second half of January at Inter & Company Stadium in Orlando. As determined by the O Tempo Sports team, the clubs are still negotiating the match.
The duel will take place during the teams’ pre-season in the North American country. As already speculated in O TEMPO Sports report, Atlético and Cruzeiro are negotiating a preparation period in the United States. Sky Board members also traveled to the country to finalize final details. One of Raposa’s opponents will be Sao Paulo. The Black and White leadership was also close to closing the deal.
If confirmed, it would be the second classic between Atlético and Cruzeiro to be held outside Brazil. The first summer tournament took place in Montevideo, Uruguay. The clash at the Centenario Stadium ended with a 4–2 victory for the Celeste, with Cruzeiro’s goals scored by Renán (own goal), Fernandinho, Ramíres and Soares. Diego Tardelli, who made his debut for Gallo, scored twice for the black and white team.
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Gallo is expected to return to the United States seven years after he last competed in the Florida Cup, a friendly tournament that brings together teams from different continents. Atlético won that competition in 2016 and returned to play in the USA in 2018.
It is worth remembering that, if they win this year’s Copa Libertadores, Atlético could return to the United States in mid-2025. The United States will host the first FIFA Club World Cup. South America still has to fill one spot among the 32 participants. The champion of the current edition of the South American continental tournament is guaranteed a spot. If the champion is River Plate, Atlético’s opponent in the semi-finals, Paraguay’s Olimpia, will get that spot according to the ranking criteria.
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As per O Tempo Sports report, the tour will be part of the Divina pre-season in 2025. There will be activities in Cruzeiro until December 8, when the Brazilian Championship ends. However, before the Brasileirão ends, the club is still trying to reach the Copa Sudamericana decider. The star team will face Argentina’s Lanús in the semi-finals, with games scheduled for 10/23 in Belo Horizonte and 10/30 in the neighboring country. The decision against the winner of Corinthians and Racing will take place on November 23 at the Nueva Ola Stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay.
In 2014, the year in which they were four-time Brazilian champions, Cruzeiro participated in a friendly tournament in the United States. The team led by coach Marcelo Oliveira defeated Mexico’s Tigres and USA twice each and Miami Dade (USA).
