In the 2015 season, Galo enjoyed a highly successful campaign, notably capturing their 43rd Campeonato Mineiro title after defeating Caldense in the finals. Building on this regional success, the squad delivered a stellar performance in the national league, securing a impressive 2nd-place finish in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with 69 points. Key contributions came from star forward Lucas Pratto, who scored crucial goals, including a sensational hat-trick against São Paulo.