A Brazilian football match between fierce rivals Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro descended into chaos after a violent altercation on the pitch resulted in a staggering 23 red cards being issued.
The heated encounter quickly spiraled out of control when tensions between players boiled over late in the match, triggering a mass confrontation involving players from both teams as well as members of the technical staff.
Referees struggled to restore order as punches were thrown and players pushed and grappled with one another in scenes that shocked spectators and officials alike. After reviewing the incident, the referee took drastic disciplinary action, showing 23 red cards to players and staff involved in the melee.
The unprecedented number of dismissals is believed to be one of the highest ever recorded in a professional football match.
