The Campeonato Mineiro final between Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro ended in a massive brawl on the pitch. The referee ultimately sent off 23 players, setting a new record in Brazilian football.

A total of 23 players were sent off after a mass confrontation broke out during the final of the Campeonato Mineiro between Cruzeiro Esporte Clube and Clube Atlético Mineiro. Cruzeiro secured the title with a 1-0 victory in Belo Horizonte,

There were kicks, stamps and punches thrown in a violent brawl involving Hulk, Brazil internationals and a former West Brom player

Cruzeiro’s trophy-clinching victory over arch-rivals Atletico Mineiro descended into chaos as ugly in-game scenes saw players and coaching staff from both teams caught up in an unsightly scuffle. The fuse was lit during second-half stoppage-time,

Additionally, Tite is trying to expand his trophy collection with another state title, which would be his first won in Minas Gerais. Throughout his career, the coach has won a Campeonato Gaúcho Série A2 title with Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural in 1993,