Cruzeiro defeated Corinthians 2-1 on the road in round twenty-third of the 2026 Serie A season. Corinthians lost at home, struggling with squad limits. Cruzeiro claimed the win with backup players and earned three points in the standings.

Corinthians now faces new worries ahead. They must face Rosario Central next and need to recover fast from this home setback. Cruzeiro seized all three points in the match with their secondary lineup. Corinthians must now focus on their upcoming match.