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The Duel Between Flamengo and Atlético-MG Has Become a Major Interstate Classic

Flamengo and Atlético-MG currently have one of the biggest interstate rivalries in Brazilian football. In this context, for the fans of the Minas Gerais team, the track record against the Most Beloved is not favorable. This is because the Rubro-Negro dominates the statistics of the clash.

What Is the Track Record Between Flamengo and Atlético-MG in History?

In summary, Flamengo and Atlético-MG have faced each other 93 times in history. The Most Beloved has achieved 38 victories and suffered 34 defeats against the Minas Gerais team. Additionally, the 'interstate classic' ended in a draw on 21 occasions.

On the other hand, it's important to highlight that Flamengo scored 117 goals against Atlético-MG, while conceding 127. Despite this, the Most Beloved has collected emblematic victories against the Minas Gerais team, such as the final of the Copa do Brasil in 2024.

What Were the Most Memorable Matches Between Flamengo and Atlético-MG?

1980 Brasileirão Final

Flamengo and Atlético-MG have had several memorable duels. One of them was in the final of the Brazilian Championship in 1980. Reinaldo put the Atlético fans ahead with a 1-0 victory in the first leg, but in the return match, the Most Beloved won 3-2 at Maracanã and became champions.

1981 Libertadores

Later, in 1981, Flamengo and Atlético-MG had a controversial duel in the Libertadores. In the first match (a 2-2 draw), the referee ended the first half prematurely. Then, at Maracanã, another 2-2 draw. Finally, the tiebreaker in Goiânia lasted only 37 minutes. At that time, five players from the Minas Gerais team were sent off, and the match ended 0-0, with Flamengo advancing.

2009 Brazilian Championship

In 2009, the title run for Flamengo began with the match against Atlético-MG on November 8, already in the second round of the tournament. At that time, the 3-1 victory, with goals from Petkovic, Maldonado, and Adriano, allowed the Most Beloved to surpass the Minas Gerais team in the standings.

This was because, at that time, Flamengo reached 57 points and moved up to third place in the standings. The Minas Gerais team, with the defeat, dropped to fourth place with 56 points. At that point, the result left the Rubro-Negro two points behind the leader of the Brasileirão, São Paulo (58), and one point behind the runner-up, Palmeiras (57). In 2009, therefore, the Most Beloved won the competition with 67 points.

The 'Inferno' Match in the 2022 Copa do Brasil

In 2022, Flamengo advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil after overturning the unfavorable score from the first leg. At that time, the Rubro-Negro defeated Atlético-MG 3-2 on aggregate and qualified for the tournament amid an 'infernal atmosphere'.

In summary, in the first leg, Atlético-MG defeated Flamengo 2-1 at Mineirão. After the match, Gabigol, who was still defending the red-and-black colors, stated in an interview that the Minas Gerais team would "know hell," referring to the Fla fans' celebration at Maracanã.

The Nation, of course, embraced Gabigol's idea, and with a packed Maracanã, pushed Flamengo to victory and qualification in the Copa do Brasil. Thus, the match and the comeback of the Most Beloved in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil gave the team confidence and they ended that year with the title.

2024 Copa do Brasil Final

Finally, one of the most emblematic matches in the history of Flamengo and Atlético-MG was the red-and-black victory in the final of the Copa do Brasil in 2024. After defeating the Minas Gerais team at Maracanã, 3-1, the Most Beloved also overcame the opposing team away from home.

With this, after defeating Atlético-MG in Belo Horizonte, 1-0, Flamengo became the first champion of the Arena MRV. This is because the 'newly inaugurated' stadium at that time had not yet witnessed any title celebrations until the Rubro-Negro lifted the trophy in front of the 'homeowners'.

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