Flamengo Fans Infiltrate Atlético-MG Crowd at Arena MRV, Prompting Security Intervention
Flamengo supporters infiltrated Atlético-MG's fan sections at Arena MRV causing unrest and security interventions before a crucial Série A match.
- • Flamengo fans infiltrated Atlético-MG fan sections at Arena MRV causing disturbances.
- • Security forces intervened twice before the match to address altercations.
- • A Flamengo fan was detained while wearing Atlético-MG gear and found with Flamengo-related photos.
- • Match was crucial for Flamengo’s title hopes and followed Atlético-MG's recent Copa Sul-Americana final loss.
- • The match started at 21:30 (Brasília time) for the 36th round of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
Key details
On the night of October 25, a significant disturbance took place at Arena MRV during the build-up to the Série A match between Atlético-MG and Flamengo. Flamengo supporters infiltrated sections reserved for Atlético-MG fans, leading to security calls and unrest before kickoff.
According to reports, private security had to intervene twice due to altercations involving these infiltrating fans. The first incident saw approximately 50 Atlético-MG fans surrounding three individuals suspected of supporting Flamengo who were not wearing Atlético's gear, located in the Brahma Sul section designated for the Galoucura fan group. Later, a Flamengo supporter was detained after behaving suspiciously while dressed in Atlético-MG apparel. Upon his detention, he revealed photos on his phone relating to Flamengo, confirming his allegiance.
This match held high stakes as Atlético-MG was recovering from a recent loss in the Copa Sul-Americana final, while Flamengo aimed to secure the national championship. For Flamengo to clinch the title, victory over Atlético-MG was essential, coupled with Palmeiras suffering a loss to Grêmio in a concurrent fixture.
The visiting fans’ presence among Atlético-MG supporters heightened tensions in an already charged atmosphere, prompting swift action by security personnel to maintain order before the 21:30 kickoff (Brasília time).
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.