Teams are on the field for the second half. Paulinho's goal (41' 1T) gives Atl.Mineiro the lead so far.

In the previous match of this competition, the home team won and comes with good spirits to receive the visiting team, which has only earned one point and needs to get back on the path of victory.

Atlético Mineiro achieved a 1-0 victory against Botafogo. Prior to this match, they lost 1 game, drew 1, and won 2, accumulating 2 goals against and 5 goals in favor.

Cuiabá drew 2-2 against América-MG in their last match.

The home team is in ninth place with 34 points (9 W - 7 D - 7 L), while the visiting team has gathered 29 points and is in eleventh place in the championship (8 W - 5 D - 10 L).

The chosen referee to direct the match at the Arena MRV stadium was Rodrigo Pereira de Lima.

Atlético Mineiro's lineup today

Coach Luiz Scolari set up a 4-3-3 formation with Éverson in goal; Mariano, Bruno Fuchs, Mauricio Lemos, and Guilherme Arana in defense; Rodrigo Battaglia, Otávio Santos, and Pedrinho in midfield; and Cristian Pavón, Paulinho, and Hulk as forwards.

Cuiabá's lineup today

On the other hand, Bruno Lazaroni goes for a 4-3-3 strategy, with goalkeeper Walter; Matheus Alexandre, Alan Empereur, Marllon, and Uendel in the defensive wall; Fernando Sobral, Raniele, and Denilson in the midfield; and Wellington Silva, Clayson, and Deyverson in the forward line.