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The encounter between Palmeiras and Cruzeiro holds significant implications not only for both teams but for the Brazilian Championship as a whole. Should Internacional win against Botafogo—and they are in good form—the pressure would squarely be on Palmeiras to win against Cruzeiro to secure a favorable standing in the league. This scenario paints the upcoming match as a potential decider for the championship, making the CBF’s decision to exclude fans particularly contentious.