A heated confrontation erupted during the Minas Gerais State Championship final in Brazil, leading to an unprecedented incident involving mass red cards for the players. In total, 23 players from both teams, Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro, faced ejections from the match, marking a new record for the number of players sent off in Brazilian football history. The referee's report documented this chaotic situation and underlined the severity of the altercation among the players.

One of the prominently affected players was Hulk, the captain of Atlético and a former national player, who faced disciplinary action for his involvement in punches and kicks against opponents during the brawl that broke out after the final whistle. The referee, Matheus Delgado Candançan, who officiated the match in Belo Horizonte, was unable to show red cards on the field due to the chaotic nature of the incident. Following the match, Atlético Mineiro received eleven red cards while Cruzeiro saw twelve players punished, including goal-scorer Kaio Jorge.

The tumultuous brawl was ignited just before the game concluded when Atlético's goalkeeper Everson retaliated against what he deemed a harsh challenge. The incident not only intensified rivalries between the teams but also opened discussions about sportsmanship and the need for stricter regulations and enforcement in Brazilian football to prevent such confrontations in the future, especially in high-stakes games.