Corinthians and Cruzeiro Set to Battle in Brasileirão Clash
This Sunday, Corinthians and Cruzeiro are scheduled to clash at Neo Química Arena at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) as part of the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.
Corinthians, currently sitting in ninth place with 32 points, aim for a second consecutive victory in the league as they strive to break into the top five. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro, after achieving two straight wins in the competition, occupies sixth place with 33 points and is also in pursuit of a spot in the G-5.
In comparison to their last match, a 1-1 draw with Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores, Cruzeiro’s coach Artur Jorge has opted to field a reserve lineup. The only starters retained are goalkeeper Otávio Costa, center-back Jonathan Jesus, and forward Kaio Jorge.
On the other hand, Corinthians, fresh off a goalless draw with Rosario Central in the continental tournament, have made a slight adjustment with coach Fernando Diniz bringing in Carrillo to replace Raniele.
📋 Check out Cruzeiro’s lineup
📋 Check out Corinthians’ lineup
This Sunday (16), Corinthians and Cruzeiro face off at Neo Química Arena at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.
Timão sit in ninth place with 32 points and want a second straight win in the league as they try to break into the G-5.
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Raposa, after two consecutive wins in the competition, are in sixth place with 33 points and are also looking to move into the G-5.
Compared to the last match (a 1-1 draw with Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores), coach Artur Jorge chose to send out the reserves, keeping only goalkeeper Otávio Costa, center-back Jonathan Jesus, and forward Kaio Jorge among the starters for Cruzeiro.
As for Corinthians, who are coming off a 0-0 draw with Rosario Central, also in the continental tournament, coach Fernando Diniz chose only to bring in Carrillo in place of Raniele.
📋 Check out Cruzeiro’s lineup
📋 Check out Corinthians’ lineup
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