This game is in the Brazil Serie A, kick off at 22:00 on Saturday 09 November 2024.
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Cruzeiro v Criciúma Brazil Serie A
Cruzeiro is one of the most successful clubs in Brazilian football history, having won the Serie A championship four times.
Criciúma is a smaller club located in the state of Santa Catarina, known for its passionate fan base and unique orange and white striped kit.
Cruzeiro's mascot is a fox named Raposão, while Criciúma's mascot is a tiger known as Tigre.
Criciúma's home stadium is the Estádio Heriberto Hülse, which has a capacity of around 19,000 seats.
Cruzeiro's most famous rivalry is with Atlético Mineiro, known as the Clássico Mineiro, while Criciúma has a fierce rivalry with fellow Santa Catarina club Avaí.
In recent years, both Cruzeiro and Criciúma have struggled in Serie A, with Cruzeiro being relegated to Serie B in 2019 and Criciúma currently competing in Serie C.