Match report

Cruzeiro and Fluminense Draw 0-0 in Serie A Clash

Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
0–0
FT
Fluminense
Fluminense
Nov 9, 2025

Cruzeiro and Fluminense battled to a goalless draw on Saturday evening in the Brasileirão. Despite numerous chances, neither side could break through, leading to a stalemate that saw both teams frustrated by their inability to capitalize.

Key Facts

  • • Cruzeiro held Fluminense to a 0-0 draw.
  • • Fabrício Bruno and Christian received early yellow cards for Cruzeiro, impacting the team's rhythm.
  • • Matheus Pereira was reviewed by VAR but kept his yellow card in the first half.
  • • Fluminense made several substitutions in search of a breakthrough, including K. Serna and John Kennedy.

Lineups

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Cassio (G)
  • 12 William Furtado (D)
  • 15 Fabricio Bruno (D)
  • 25 L. Villalba (D)
  • 6 Kaiki (D)
  • 29 L. Romero (M)
  • 21 Eduardo (M)
  • 88 Christian (M)
  • 10 Matheus Pereira (M)
  • 99 K. Arroyo (M)
  • 19 Kaio Jorge (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 Leo Aragao
  • 2 Kaua Moraes
  • 34 Jonathan Jesus
  • 43 Joao Marcelo
  • 36 Kaua Prates
  • 5 Walace
  • 20 Ryan Guilherme
  • 77 Japa
  • 11 Y. Bolasie
  • 17 L. Sinisterra
  • 57 R. Lelis
  • 9 Gabriel Barbosa

Fluminense

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Fabio (G)
  • 2 Samuel Xavier (D)
  • 3 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 22 J. Freytes (D)
  • 6 Rene (D)
  • 35 Hercules (M)
  • 5 F. Bernal (M)
  • 90 K. Serna (M)
  • 32 L. Acosta (M)
  • 17 A. Canobbio (M)
  • 9 Everaldo (F)

Substitutes

  • 98 Vitor Eudes
  • 4 Ignacio
  • 7 Y. Soteldo
  • 11 Keno
  • 16 Nonato
  • 19 J. Lavega
  • 23 Guga
  • 28 Riquelme Felipe
  • 29 Thiago Santos
  • 45 Lima
  • 94 Otavio
  • 99 John Kennedy

Timeline

  1. Cruzeiro
    5' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Fabrício Bruno

    Argument

  2. Fluminense
    11' Fluminense Card · Yellow Card
    F. Bernal

    Foul

  3. Cruzeiro
    14' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Christian

    Foul

  4. Cruzeiro
    27' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Matheus Pereira

    Foul

  5. Cruzeiro
    45'+3 Cruzeiro Var · Card reviewed
    Matheus Pereira
  6. Fluminense
    46' Fluminense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Bernal · On: Nonato
  7. Cruzeiro
    56' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    K. Arroyo

    Argument

  8. Fluminense
    62' Fluminense Card · Yellow Card
    A. Canobbio

    Argument

  9. Fluminense
    65' Fluminense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Serna · On: Y. Soteldo
  10. Cruzeiro
    68' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Arroyo · On: Gabriel
  11. Fluminense
    73' Fluminense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Canobbio · On: Keno
  12. Fluminense
    73' Fluminense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Everaldo · On: John Kennedy
  13. Cruzeiro
    74' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    L. Romero

    Foul

  14. Fluminense
    76' Fluminense Card · Yellow Card
    J. Freytes

    Foul

  15. Cruzeiro
    83' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: William · On: Kaua Moraes
  16. Cruzeiro
    84' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Carlos Eduardo · On: Walace
  17. Cruzeiro
    84' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Christian · On: L. Sinisterra
  18. Fluminense
    85' Fluminense subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Acosta · On: Lima
  19. Fluminense
    85' Fluminense subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Hércules · On: Otávio
  20. Cruzeiro
    90'+6 Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Walace

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Cruzeiro Fluminense
Fouls 16 16
Pass Accuracy 84% 83%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 8
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 355 399
Yellow Cards 6 3
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 0.98 0.37
Shots off Target 10 4
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 299 331
Shots Inside Box 7 3
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cruzeiro's early yellow cards to Fabrício Bruno and Christian at minutes 5 and 14 respectively disrupted their initial attack.
  • ▸ Fluminense introduced Nonato in the 46th minute, aiming for a late push but couldn't convert into goals despite multiple substitutions.