History. Atltico and Cruzeiro make one of the biggest rivalries in the world. The two clubs from Belo Horizonte practically monopolize the Campeonato Mineiro, and have clashed in decisive matches in the Brasileiro, Copa do Brasil and continental CONMEBOL competitions of.

The team competes in the Campeonato Brasileiro Srie A, the first level of Brazilian football, as well as in the Campeonato Mineiro, the top tier state league of Minas Gerais.