This game is in the Brazil Serie A, kick off at 20:00 on Sunday 08 December 2024.
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Atlético MG v Athletico PR Brazil Serie A
Atlético MG is based in Belo Horizonte, the capital city of the state of Minas Gerais, while Athletico PR is based in Curitiba, the capital city of the state of Paraná.
The clubs have a historic rivalry, with matches between Atlético MG and Athletico PR often referred to as the "Clássico das Multidões" (Classic of the Masses).
Atlético MG has won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brazilian Serie A) once, in 1971, while Athletico PR has won the title once, in 2001.
Athletico PR is known for their modern stadium, the Arena da Baixada, which was one of the host venues for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Atlético MG has a strong youth development system and has produced several talented players who have gone on to represent the Brazilian national team.
In recent years, both clubs have been competitive in the Brasileirão, with Atlético MG finishing in the top four and qualifying for the Copa Libertadores multiple times, while Athletico PR won the 2018 Copa Sudamericana.