Active in Serie A

Cruzeiro

CRU

Form: LLDDL

Squad Size 37

City Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Stadium Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto

Founded 1921

Cruzeiro hold 9th in Serie A, struggling badly. With 27 points, they exist in football's quiet middle ground - too good for relegation, too limited for European dreams. The numbers confirm: this is who they are.

Match Coverage

Cruzeiro results, scores, and our take on recent matches

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A smash-and-grab at the Governador Magalhães Pinto! Botafogo survive an absolute onslaught to steal a 1-0 win on the road. A masterclass in soaking up pressure. #SerieA #Botafogo #Cruzeiro

Botafogo's Defensive Masterclass Stuns Cruzeiro Our take is that clinical execution easily trumps territorial control in a match decided by sheer defensive willpower. The Early Siege The hosts wasted absolutely no time attempting to turn the Governador Magalhães Pinto into their own personal shooting gallery. Cruzeiro dominated possession with 61%...

Victor Gabriel's red card changed everything at the Beira-Rio. Cruzeiro capitalised to snatch a vital away win, exposing Inter's structural flaws. #SerieA #Cruzeiro #Internacional

Cruzeiro Execute the Perfect Away Raid at Beira-Rio A catastrophic lack of discipline from the hosts paved the way for a clinical away performance that shakes up the mid-table standings. The Early Ambush The atmosphere at the Estádio Beira-Rio was electric, but Cruzeiro arrived with a clear script to silence...

A 29-shot thriller at Governador Magalhães Pinto ends all square! John Kennedy struck first, but Matheus Pereira’s late magic rescued a point for Cruzeiro. The Libertadores race is on! #SerieA

Matheus Pereira Rescues Cruzeiro Point in High-Octane Thriller A relentless 29-shot barrage ended in a breathless stalemate that leaves both sides pondering what might have been in their respective league pursuits. Early Aggression The atmosphere at Governador Magalhães Pinto was electric as Cruzeiro sought to establish dominance on home turf....

Complete domination almost turned into a late collapse. The hosts held their nerve as VAR dramatically wiped out an equaliser, punishing the visitors at the bottom. #Cruzeiro #Brasileirao #SerieA

Cruzeiro edge out Chapecoense amid late VAR drama Total control of the ball proved just enough for the home side to secure all three points, deepening the visitors' relegation despair. Early Command Cruzeiro wasted no time asserting their authority at Governador Magalhães Pinto. Dominating possession with a commanding 67 percent,...

An early strike stuns the leaders, but the hosts battle back for a hard-fought draw. An absolute defensive scrap at Allianz Parque where resilience ruled the day! 🛡️⚔️ #SerieA #Palmeiras #Cruzeiro

Leaders Frustrated in Tense Allianz Stalemate A gritty rearguard action from the visitors derailed the league leaders in a gripping match defined by sheer physical exertion and wasted attacking opportunities. The Early Shock The familiar script at Allianz Parque seemed perfectly pre-written for a routine and comfortable victory, but the...

The scoreboard screamed home advantage, but the pitch told a completely different story. Relentless attacking pressure from the visitors finally broke the hosts with a dramatic late winner. #SerieA #Cruzeiro #Bahia

Late Kenji Strike Completes Stunning Away Turnaround A relentless attacking display from the visitors punished a passive home side, proving that pure shot volume eventually shatters defensive resistance. Early Illusions The Arena Fonte Nova was primed for a routine home victory, but football rarely respects the pre-match script. Bahia looked...

The scoreboard reads 3-1 to the visitors, but the real story is how clinical efficiency dismantled pure possession. A massive lifeline in the survival race! #SerieA #AtleticoMG #Cruzeiro

Ruthless Atletico-MG Master the Chaos at Governador Magalhães Pinto In a fiery contest defined by clinical finishing and severe ill-discipline, the visitors absorbed endless pressure to secure a crucial three points in this tense clash. Possession Illusion and Early Blows The tactical blueprint for this fascinating encounter was firmly established...

Cruzeiro took the points, but the real story was the sheer grit at Baenão. Remo pushed desperately, yet Arroyo’s surgical strike made all the difference. Massive away win! #SerieA #Cruzeiro #Grit

Cruzeiro Escapes Baenão With Vital Points As Remo Plunges Deeper Cruzeiro’s ruthless efficiency masked a gritty battle that leaves Remo staring down the barrel of a deepening relegation crisis. Early Scraps and Broken Rhythms Remo, fighting for their Serie A lives, started with high energy at Estádio Banpará Baenão. The...

The scoreboard says 2-0, but the real story is Cruzeiro clawing out of the relegation mire. A crucial home victory built on second-half ruthlessness leaves Gremio searching. #Cruzeiro #SerieA

Cruzeiro's Second-Half Surge Sinks Gremio Our verdict: While the overall spectacle rarely dazzled, Cruzeiro’s desperate need for points manufactured a gritty, season-defining victory at Governador Magalhães Pinto. Early Sparring The match opened with the visitors attempting to dictate the tempo, as Gremio secured a controlled possession of 57% without ever...

A massive comeback at Governador Magalhães Pinto! Cruzeiro shake off an early deficit to secure three vital points against RB Bragantino in their desperate fight for survival. #Cruzeiro #SerieA

Cruzeiro Fight Back to Claim Vital Points A dramatic turnaround delivered exactly the kind of gritty result needed to spark life into a stalling season. Early Shock at Governador Magalhães Pinto The home crowd at Governador Magalhães Pinto was silenced almost immediately as the visitors launched a rapid assault. Matching...

A counter-attacking masterclass at MorumBIS! Cruzeiro held the ball, but Sao Paulo brought the finishing touch with a stunning hat-trick. The Libertadores dream is well alive! #SaoPauloFC #Ferreira #SerieA

Counter-Attacking Clinic Decimates Visitors at MorumBIS A ruthless display of attacking transitions proved that keeping the ball means nothing if you lack the ultimate killer instinct in the final third. Early Onslaught Sao Paulo wasted absolutely no time stamping their authority on the MorumBIS pitch. Operating with a blistering Intensity...

The domestic nightmare is paused! A ruthless 6-minute flurry blows Vitoria away to seal Cruzeiro's knockout progression. When it mattered most, the giants woke up. #Cruzeiro #Knockout #SerieA

Six-Minute Avalanche Books Cruzeiro's Knockout Ticket A devastating first-half flurry transformed a tense elimination tie into a routine progression for the struggling hosts. VAR Drama and Early Tension The undeniable pressure of a single-leg knockout tie set a heavy, expectant atmosphere at Governador Magalhães Pinto. Right from the kickoff, the...

A 0-0 draw on the scoreboard, but a 95th-minute VAR intervention tells the true story. A disallowed goal saves Cruzeiro, yet both sides remain trapped in the drop zone. #Cruzeiro #Santos #SerieA

Stoppage-Time Heartbreak in the Relegation Mud A desperate relegation battle yielded minimal quality but maximum stoppage-time tension, leaving both historic clubs languishing in the drop zone. The Anxious Start The atmosphere at Governador Magalhães Pinto was incredibly tense from the first touch, perfectly reflecting the dire league positions of both...

A ruthless 10-minute opening spell was all Atletico Paranaense needed at Arena da Baixada. Mendoza and Viveros struck early, leaving winless Cruzeiro chained to the drop zone. #SerieA #AtleticoPR

Ten-Minute Blitz Condemns Cruzeiro at Arena da Baixada A devastating early double-blow proved too steep a mountain for the visitors, deepening their relegation fears at this crucial stage of the campaign. The Lightning Start The home supporters had barely taken their seats at Arena da Baixada before Atletico Paranaense completely...

A relegation six-pointer for the ages! The scoreboard says 3-3, but the 94th-minute drama and a pivotal red card tell the real survival story. #Cruzeiro #Vasco #Brasileirao

Relegation Chaos and a Six-Goal Thriller A phenomenal relegation six-pointer that delivered relentless late drama, proving that survival desperation breeds the most captivating football. The Early Strike The Intensity was completely palpable from the very first blow of the referee's whistle at the imposing Governador Magalhães Pinto. Both struggling sides...

Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

Serie A 9th Place

Form

LLDDLDLDWL

Record

P19

W7

D6

L6

Pts27

Win%37%

Goals

Scored26

Conceded29

Diff -3

Avg/G1.4

Conc/G1.5

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets4

Failed to Score3

Pens Scored3

Pens Missed0

Best Streaks

3 Win Streak

2 Draw Streak

2 Loss Streak

League Standings

League Standings

Full Serie A table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD	Form
1	Palmeiras	19	44	33	14	+19
2	Flamengo	18	37	35	16	+19
3	Atletico Paranaense	20	36	28	19	+9
4	Fluminense	19	32	29	24	+5
5	Bahia	20	31	29	25	+4
6	RB Bragantino	19	30	26	20	+6
7	Botafogo	20	29	34	32	+2
8	Corinthians	20	28	22	20	+2
9	Cruzeiro	20	27	26	30	-4
10	Coritiba	19	26	25	27	-2
11	Vitoria	19	26	22	25	-3
12	Sao Paulo	19	25	24	22	+2
13	Atletico-MG	19	25	23	24	-1
14	Santos	20	22	29	33	-4
15	Internacional	20	21	22	26	-4
16	Gremio	19	21	21	25	-4
17	Vasco DA Gama	20	21	23	31	-8
18	Mirassol	19	20	21	26	-5
19	Remo	19	18	21	32	-11
20	Chapecoense-sc	20	10	19	41	-22

P: 19 GD: +19

P: 18 GD: +19

P: 20 GD: +9

P: 19 GD: +5

P: 20 GD: +4

P: 19 GD: +6

P: 20 GD: +2

P: 20 GD: +2

P: 20 GD: -4

P: 19 GD: -2

P: 19 GD: -3

P: 19 GD: +2

P: 19 GD: -1

P: 20 GD: -4

P: 20 GD: -4

P: 19 GD: -4

P: 20 GD: -8

P: 19 GD: -5

P: 19 GD: -11

P: 20 GD: -22

Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Date	Opponent	Result	Competition	FutMetrix	H/A
Jul 26, 2026	Botafogo	L 0-1	Serie A	38	H
Jul 23, 2026	Internacional	W 2-1	Serie A	58	A
May 31, 2026	Fluminense	D 1-1	Serie A	39	H
May 24, 2026	Chapecoense-sc	W 2-1	Serie A	57	H
May 17, 2026	Palmeiras	D 1-1	Serie A	51	A
May 10, 2026	Bahia	W 2-1	Serie A	87	A
May 03, 2026	Atletico-MG	L 1-3	Serie A	75	H
Apr 25, 2026	Remo	W 1-0	Serie A	16	A
Apr 18, 2026	Gremio	W 2-0	Serie A	28	H
Apr 12, 2026	RB Bragantino	W 2-1	Serie A	47	H
Apr 04, 2026	Sao Paulo	L 1-4	Serie A	77	A
Apr 01, 2026	Vitoria	W 3-0	Serie A	29	H
Mar 22, 2026	Santos	D 0-0	Serie A	22	H
Mar 18, 2026	Atletico Paranaense	L 1-2	Serie A	47	A
Mar 15, 2026	Vasco DA Gama	D 3-3	Serie A	100	H
Mar 12, 2026	Flamengo	L 0-2	Serie A	42	A
Feb 25, 2026	Corinthians	D 1-1	Serie A	68	H
Feb 11, 2026	Mirassol	D 2-2	Serie A	93	A
Feb 06, 2026	Coritiba	L 1-2	Serie A	56	H
Jan 30, 2026	Botafogo	L 0-4	Serie A	61	A

Squad Cards

Every player in the squad with our season ratings

2026/2027 Season 37 players

Goalkeepers

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Otávio Eleodoro Rezende Costa

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Fabrício Bruno

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Matheus Henrique

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Bruno Rodrigues

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Francisco da Costa

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