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.

On 9 April 2024, Atltico won the 2024 Campeonato Mineiro for the fourth consecutive year (2024-2024), a feat that was last achieved 42 years prior (1978 81) and for the third time in the club's history.