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Cruzeiro and Pouso Alegre face off in the opening match of the 2026 Mineiro Championship at the Mineirão. This match marks Tite's debut as Cruzeiro's coach, as they aim to reclaim the title they last won in 2019.
Cruzeiro enters the match with an alternative lineup, blending reserve players, recent signings, youth players, and returning loanees. The average age of the expected lineup is 21.4 years. Key players Gerson and Chico da Costa are not yet regularized and are not participating. Pouso Alegre's coach, Danilo, will experience his first match leading a professional team, after a career as a player. The team includes notable additions like Xandão, Romarinho, Gabriel Tota, and Ricardo Bueno.
**Probable Lineups:**
The match will be broadcast live on sportv and Premiere. You can also follow live updates on ge.globo &ref=yanuki.com and Globoplay &ref=yanuki.com.
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