Overview
- The melee began in stoppage time after Atlético goalkeeper Éverson pinned Cruzeiro midfielder Christian to the turf following a collision.
- Referee Matheus Delgado Candancan said it was impossible to issue dismissals during the chaos and later listed 23 red cards in his official report.
- Twelve Cruzeiro players and 11 from Atlético were expelled, setting a Brazilian single-match record that surpassed the 22 from 1954.
- Military police and stadium security intervened as play was halted for roughly eight to ten minutes before Cruzeiro completed a 1-0 win through Kaio Jorge.
- Hulk apologized after videos showed him throwing punches, and disciplinary authorities are reviewing the incident with further sanctions expected.