Match report

Santos Defeats Cruzeiro 3-0 in Serie A Showdown

Santos
Santos
3–0
FT
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
Dec 7, 2025

In a commanding display, Santos dominated Cruzeiro to secure a comfortable 3-0 victory in their Brazilian Serie A match. Thaciano shone for Santos, scoring two goals within two minutes and receiving an assist from Guilherme Augusto. João Schmidt added another late goal, sealing the win for the home team.

Key Facts

  • • Santos 3–0 Cruzeiro
  • • Thaciano scored two goals (26', 28') and received an assist from Guilherme Augusto
  • • João Schmidt added the third goal in the 60th minute, assisted by Guilherme Augusto
  • • Santos showcased a strong defensive performance to keep Cruzeiro scoreless

Lineups

Santos

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 77 Gabriel Brazao (G)
  • 18 Igor Vinicius (D)
  • 98 A. Frias (D)
  • 27 Ze Ivaldo (D)
  • 33 Souza (D)
  • 15 W. Arao (M)
  • 5 Joao Schmidt (M)
  • 22 A. Barreal (M)
  • 10 Neymar (M)
  • 11 Guilherme (M)
  • 16 Thaciano (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Diogenes
  • 2 Mayke
  • 30 Vinicius Lira
  • 3 Joao Basso
  • 14 Luan Peres
  • 8 T. Rincon
  • 29 Victor Hugo
  • 32 B. Rollheiser
  • 49 Gabriel Bontempo
  • 7 Robson Junior
  • 17 G. Caballero
  • 9 Tiquinho Soares

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 41 Leo Aragao (G)
  • 23 Fagner (D)
  • 43 Joao Marcelo (D)
  • 34 Jonathan Jesus (D)
  • 36 Kaua Prates (D)
  • 5 Walace (M)
  • 8 Matheus Henrique (M)
  • 77 Japa (M)
  • 21 Eduardo (M)
  • 57 R. Lelis (M)
  • 9 Gabriel Barbosa (F)

Substitutes

  • 81 Otavio Costa
  • 2 Kaua Moraes
  • 14 M. Gamarra
  • 44 Bruno Alves
  • 35 Murilo Rhikman
  • 20 Ryan Guilherme
  • 37 Cauan Baptistella
  • 40 Rhuan Gabriel
  • 11 Y. Bolasie
  • 70 Kenji
  • 99 K. Arroyo
  • 56 Fernando

Timeline

  1. Santos
    26' Santos Goal · Normal Goal
    Thaciano · Assist: Guilherme Augusto
  2. Santos
    28' Santos Card · Yellow Card
    Thaciano
  3. Santos
    28' Santos Goal · Normal Goal
    Thaciano · Assist: Igor Vinicius
  4. Santos
    34' Santos Card · Yellow Card
    Guilherme Augusto

    Foul

  5. Cruzeiro
    55' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel

    Argument

  6. Santos
    60' Santos Goal · Normal Goal
    João Schmidt · Assist: Guilherme Augusto
  7. Cruzeiro
    65' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Japa · On: Ryan Guilherme
  8. Cruzeiro
    65' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rayan Passaglia Lelis · On: Kenji
  9. Santos
    69' Santos subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Barreal · On: B. Rollheiser
  10. Santos
    69' Santos subst · Substitution 2
    Off: João Schmidt · On: Gabriel Bontempo
  11. Cruzeiro
    77' Cruzeiro Var · Goal cancelled
    Carlos Eduardo
  12. Santos
    78' Santos subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Willian Arão · On: T. Rincón
  13. Cruzeiro
    79' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Carlos Eduardo · On: K. Arroyo
  14. Cruzeiro
    79' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gabriel · On: Y. Bolasie
  15. Santos
    83' Santos subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Guilherme Augusto · On: Robson Junior
  16. Cruzeiro
    84' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Walace · On: Murilo Rhikman

Match Stats

Stat Santos Cruzeiro
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 87% 85%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 8
Corners 9 3
Total Passes 434 390
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 2.10 0.29
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 376 331
Shots Inside Box 17 1
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Thaciano's quick back-to-back goals in the 26th and 28th minutes set the tone for Santos, putting pressure on Cruzeiro.
  • ▸ João Schmidt's goal in the 60th minute solidified Santos' dominance as they maintained their lead until the end.