By the time things were finally under control, the damage had been done. According to team statistics, 12 Cruzeiro players and 11 Atlético players were sent off, bringing the total number of red cards to 23. Atlético Mineiro also addressed the incident in a statement posted to social media.

The Civil Police of Minas Gerais has launched an investigation into the widespread brawl that erupted on the field of Mineirão during the final of the Campeonato Mineiro, which ended with 23 players

A wild soccer brawl broke out in Brazil during a match between Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro. A referee called upon police after being blamed for the