Atletico MG congratulates Souza, Cruzeiro's tormentor in the Brazilian Cup, for winning the title in Paraiba | soccer

Sousa has not been a state champion since 2009, but on Saturday, away from home, they were not intimidated by the biggest defending champions in the history of the Paraipano tournament, and after a 1-1 draw in normal time, they secured qualification. Penalty kicks won them the third cup. The feat was worthy of applause from Atlético MG, Hulk's team, also from Paraíba, on social media.

But the post caused a huge uproar among fans of the athletes. This is because on February 21, at the Marissau stadium, in the Sertão da Paraíba, the same Sousa beat Cruzeiro, Atletico MG's arch rivals, 2-0 and eliminated Raposa in the first stage of the Brazilian Cup. Both goals of the match were scored by striker Danilo Bala, whom the club mentioned indirectly from Paraíba in the response to Atlético MG.

Sousa is still alive in the Brazilian Cup, and he can face Atlético MG himself in the third stage of the competition, because at this stage in the event that teams, such as Gallo, participate in the Libertadores, in addition to the champion of the cup, to the dispute of the North-East, the Green Cup and the 2023 League. B. The draw for the confrontations is scheduled to take place in the next few days at the Brazilian Confederation headquarters in Rio de Janeiro.

While Sousa celebrates the title in the Sertão da Paraíba, Atlético MG faces, at 4pm, Corinthians, away from home, in the first round of the Brazilian championship. The match will be held at the New Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo.