The final of the Minas Gerais state championship ended in a shocking display of violence, overshadowing the victory of Cruzeiro over Atlético Mineiro. During the match, which Atlético Mineiro lost 1-0, a massive brawl broke out involving nearly all players from both teams, resulting in an unprecedented 23 expulsions. The match, held at the Mineirão stadium in Belo Horizonte, escalated quickly with players engaging in knee strikes, punches, flying kicks, and threats, marking a chaotic end to the tournament.