Cruzeiro snagged a massive 2-1 away win against Corinthians this Sunday in Matchday 23 of the 2026 Brasileirão, a victory that saw two players who hadn’t scored since February finally break their drought. This wasn’t just any win, it was Raposa’s third straight in the league, pushing them right up to fifth place in the table.
Raposa’s Reserves Bring the Heat, Timão Fights Back
Even with a mostly reserve side on the pitch, ready to save their starters for next week’s Libertadores clash against Flamengo, Raposa showed up to play. Bruno Rodrigues got things started early, pouncing on a rebound from goalkeeper Hugo Souza and absolutely blasting it into the net. It was a huge moment for Bruno, who hadn’t found the back of the net since way back in February 2026! But Timão weren’t going down quietly in their own house. After the break, center-back Gustavo Henrique pulled off an outrageous volley in the box to level the score. Both teams were knocking on the door, with Garro rattling the post for Corinthians in the first half and debutant Lucho Rodríguez doing the same to the Corinthians post late in the second. Actor Humberto Carrão and actress Alessandra Negrini were there in the stands, watching all the drama unfold.
Late Heroics and Shifting Standings
Just when everyone thought this one was headed for a draw, Lucho Rodríguez, who was already making an impact, delivered a beautiful cross from the right. And who was there to meet it? Wanderson, who had just come on, heading it home to seal a crucial away win for Cruzeiro. Talk about a timely substitution! And just like Bruno Rodrigues, Wanderson hadn’t scored since February either. This win marks Cruzeiro’s fourth victory at Timão’s home stadium since it opened in 2014. With this third consecutive win, Cruzeiro jumped to 36 points and now sits comfortably in fifth place. Corinthians, meanwhile, stayed stuck on 32 points, hanging out in ninth.
Both clubs have huge Libertadores matches coming up midweek. On Wednesday, Raposa travel to the Maracanã to face Flamengo after their 1-1 draw at Mineirão. Then on Thursday, Timão host Rosario Central at Neo Química Arena, looking to break their 0-0 deadlock from the first leg in Argentina. Big week ahead for both these squads.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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