On December 4th, Cruzeiro hosts Botafogo at Mineirão in the 37th round of the Brazilian Championship at 7:30 PM. Cruzeiro, currently third in the league, aims to improve its position and surpass Palmeiras for a higher prize, while Botafogo, on an eight-game unbeaten streak, seeks a victory to secure a direct spot in the Libertadores group stage. Botafogo has not beaten Cruzeiro since 2016 and faces 12 player absences, including injuries and suspensions, with key players like Raul expected to start in goal and others like Santi Rodríguez and Jeffinho suspended. Cruzeiro, which is undefeated in 11 matches, will have players Kaio Jorge and Lucas Romero returning from suspension, but Gabriel Barbosa is out due to yellow-card accumulation. The match will be broadcast on Record, Premiere, and CazéTV, with tickets available through the app BaladAPP. The referee for the game is Anderson Daronco, assisted by Luanderson Lima dos Santos and Michael Stanislau. Additionally, Mineirão has entered into a 'sector rights' agreement with Sicoob, which now owns the turquoise-colored sectors in the stadium, starting with this match. The partnership aims to enhance fan engagement and promote the stadium as a cultural landmark of Minas Gerais, continuing Sicoob’s long-standing support for regional sports and the Mineirão’s history.