Cruzeiro Secures 2-1 Victory Against Corinthians in Brasileirão Clash
Cruzeiro triumphed over Corinthians with a score of 2-1 on Sunday, October 16, during Matchday 23 of the 2026 Brasileirão. Goals from Bruno Rodrigues and Wanderson marked a significant achievement for the team, both scorers having not found the net since February 2026.
This victory stands as Cruzeiro’s fourth win at Timão’s home stadium since its inauguration in 2014.
Notably, actress Alessandra Negrini and actor Humberto Carrão were spotted in the stands at Neo Química Arena during the match.
⚽ The match
Despite fielding a largely reserve squad in anticipation of their upcoming Libertadores match against Flamengo, Cruzeiro took an early lead in the game.
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Bruno Rodrigues capitalized on a rebound from goalkeeper Hugo Souza, driving the ball into the net for the opening goal.
However, after halftime, center-back Gustavo Henrique equalized with a remarkable volley from within the box.
In addition to the goals, both teams came close on separate occasions, hitting the woodwork once each. In the first half, Garro struck the post defended by Otávio Costa, while debutant Lucho Rodríguez did the same for Corinthians late in the game.
As the game appeared to be heading for a draw, Lucho Rodríguez delivered an exquisite cross from the right, allowing Wanderson, who had just entered the match, to score with a header, thus securing a vital away win for Cruzeiro.
🚦 Standings
With this win, their third consecutive victory in the Brasileirão, Cruzeiro rose to fifth place with 36 points. Meanwhile, Corinthians remained in ninth place with 32 points.
Both teams will continue their Libertadores campaigns midweek, facing crucial second-leg matches. Cruzeiro is set to visit Flamengo at Maracanã on Wednesday, October 19, following a 1-1 draw at Mineirão. On the other hand, Corinthians will host Rosario Central at Neo Química Arena on Thursday, October 20, after a 0-0 draw in Argentina.
Cruzeiro beat Corinthians 2-1 this Sunday (16) in Matchday 23 of the 2026 Brasileirão.
Bruno Rodrigues and Wanderson, Cabuloso’s goalscorers on the night, had not scored since February 2026!
This is Cruzeiro’s fourth win at Timão’s home stadium since it opened in 2014.
Before talking specifically about the match, a highlight for actress Alessandra Negrini and actor Humberto Carrão, who were in the stands at Neo Química Arena.
⚽ The match
Even playing with a mostly reserve side because of next week’s Libertadores match against Flamengo, Raposa took the lead in the clash.
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Bruno Rodrigues pounced on goalkeeper Hugo Souza’s rebound and blasted the ball into the hosts’ net.
After the break, however, center-back Gustavo Henrique fired home an outrageous volley in the box to level the score.
Besides the goals, each team also hit the opponent’s woodwork once.
In the first half, Garro rattled the post defended by Otávio Costa.
Late in the second half, debutant Lucho Rodríguez struck the Corinthians post.
But just when the match seemed headed for a draw, Lucho Rodríguez sent in a beautiful cross from the right, and Wanderson—who had just come on—headed home to seal Cruzeiro’s important away win.
🚦 Standings
With their third straight win in the Brasileirão, Cruzeiro reached 36 points and moved up to fifth place in the table.
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Corinthians, meanwhile, stayed on 32 points in ninth place.
Both teams return to action in midweek for the second legs of the Libertadores round of 16.
On Wednesday (19), Raposa visit Flamengo at the Maracanã after a 1-1 draw at Mineirão.
And on Thursday (20), Timão host Rosario Central at Neo Química Arena after a 0-0 draw in Argentina.
Featured photo: Marco Galvão/Flickr Cruzeiro
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