A charity match played between the two clubs in 1979, in which Pelé played for Flamengo, was won by this club 5--1, and Atlético players were irritated by what they saw as "excessive force" for a friendly game.
A charity match played between the two clubs in 1979, in which Pelé played for Flamengo, helped ignite the rivalry. The match was won by the Rio de Janeiro club 5--1, and Atlético Mineiro players were irritated by what they saw as "excessive force" for a friendly game.