Corinthians score a stunner, but Cruzeiro claim big away win
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.
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.
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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