Cruzeiro clinches vital away win over Corinthians in Brasileirão showdown

In Matchday 23 of the 2026 Brasileirão, Cruzeiro secured a 2-1 victory over Corinthians at Neo Química Arena despite fielding a mostly reserve side ahead of next week’s Libertadores clash with Flamengo. Bruno Rodrigues capitalised on goalkeeper Hugo Souza’s rebound to put the visitors ahead, before Gustavo Henrique responded with a spectacular volley to level the score. Both teams struck the woodwork once, with Garro rattling the post for Corinthians and debutant Lucho Rodríguez hitting the post later on.

In the closing stages, Lucho delivered a precise cross from the right, and Wanderson, who had just entered the match, headed it past the keeper for the decisive goal. The win moved Cruzeiro to 36 points and fifth place, while Corinthians lingered at 32 points in ninth. The clubs now prepare for their Libertadores second-leg fixtures: Cruzeiro travels to Flamengo at the Maracanã, and Corinthians hosts Rosario Central at Neo Química Arena. Actress Alessandra Negrini and actor Humberto Carrão were among the spectators in the stands.