"Starting with the hosts, putting in a dominant first-leg performance on August 27th as they claimed a deserved 2-0 victory when they traveled across Minas Gerais, Cruzeiro will be confident of officially punching their semi-final ticket with another statement of intent. Extending on their purple patch last time out as they landed a 1-0 win against Sao Paulo, Leonardo Jardim's men have continued to receive a string of plaudits from across South America this season."
"Cruzeiro Team News Still dealing with a long-term knee injury and not making a single appearance across any format since the end of April, academy graduate Janderson remains on the sidelines and will not feature here. Making his Cruzeiro debut against Sao Paulo last week after completing a summer switch from Premier League outfit Bournemouth, Luis Sinisterra could make a first start on Thursday night. However, away on international duties with Brazil this month, attacking talisman Kaio Jorge will miss out."
Cruzeiro host Atletico Mineiro aiming to confirm a Copa do Brasil semi-final place following a 2-0 first-leg victory. Cruzeiro have built momentum with a recent 1-0 win over Sao Paulo and three consecutive wins across competitions by an aggregate 5-1, suffering only one defeat since late July and recording consecutive domestic victories at the Mineirao. Janderson remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury, Luis Sinisterra could start after his debut, and Kaio Jorge is away on international duty. Atletico Mineiro suffered that 2-0 home defeat and are experiencing a worrying rut, sliding down the Serie A table.
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