Atletico-MG vs Ceara - Copa Do Brasil

All eyes turn to the home ground on April 23, 2026 as Atletico-MG welcome Ceara in a Copa Do Brasil encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Manchester United play in Gothenburg on Saturday as they take on Paris-Saint Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture.

There is little to choose between Atletico-MG and Ceara on paper, and the Copa Do Brasil encounter should reflect that balance. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Ceara's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. A young right-back is another position City are interested in adding in, while, in terms of outgoings, goalkeeper James Trafford is close to joining Leeds so will need to be replaced.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Atletico-MG will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Ceara will back themselves to cause problems on the break. As a winger or more of a central, attacking midfielder? “He’s an offensive player who knows how to mix it up across the attack.

The fixture boasts genuine star quality. With Carlos Vinícius topping the Copa Do Brasil scoring charts at 3 goals, the stage is set for the kind of individual brilliance that can swing a contest. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Stuttering starts, goals in every match and plenty of excitement - the Scottish Premiership returned with a bang and there is more to look forward to this weekend.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".