Match report
Atletico Paranaense Defeats Cruzeiro 2-1 in Serie A Clash
Atletico Paranaense
2–1
FT
Cruzeiro
Mar 18, 2026
Atletico Paranaense held off a late push from Cruzeiro to secure a 2-1 victory in the thrilling Serie A match. The home side took an early lead with goals from S. Mendoza and K. Viveros, while N. Villarreal reduced the deficit for Cruzeiro in the second half. Despite several key substitutions and yellow cards, Atletico Paranaense maintained their advantage to claim all three points.
Key Facts
- • Atletico Paranaense defeated Cruzeiro 2-1 in Serie A
- • S. Mendoza scored the first goal at the 1st minute
- • K. Viveros converted a penalty at the 10th minute
- • N. Villarreal scored for Cruzeiro at the 58th minute
- • Atletico Paranaense had three yellow cards, Cruzeiro had four
Lineups
Atletico Paranaense
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 23 Santos (G)
- 4 Arthur Dias (D)
- 33 F. Aguirre (D)
- 37 L. Esquivel (D)
- 29 G. Benavidez (M)
- 27 J. Portilla (M)
- 14 Luiz Gustavo (M)
- 7 S. Mendoza (M)
- 53 Dudu Kogitzki (F)
- 20 Julimar (F)
- 9 K. Viveros (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Mycael
- 16 Jadson
- 6 Leo Derik
- 47 Chiqueti
- 5 Felipinho
- 3 Leo
- 70 Renan Peixoto
- 2 Gilberto Junior
- 21 Leozinho
- 26 Claudinho
- 8 Joao Cruz
- 48 Bruninho
Cruzeiro
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 Matheus Cunha (G)
- 12 William Furtado (D)
- 15 Fabricio Bruno (D)
- 25 L. Villalba (D)
- 6 Kaiki (D)
- 16 Lucas Silva (M)
- 8 Matheus Henrique (M)
- 88 Christian (M)
- 77 Japa (M)
- 99 K. Arroyo (M)
- 22 N. Villarreal (F)
Substitutes
- 81 Otavio Costa
- 23 Fagner
- 94 Wanderson
- 5 Walace
- 91 Chico
- 40 Rhuan Gabriel
- 44 Bruno Alves
- 2 Kaua Moraes
- 57 R. Lelis
- 34 Jonathan Jesus
- 35 Murilo Rhikman
- 36 Kaua Prates
Timeline
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1' Atletico Paranaense Goal · Normal GoalS. Mendoza
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10' Atletico Paranaense Goal · PenaltyK. Viveros
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19' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow CardMatheus Henrique
Foul
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44' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow CardK. Arroyo
Foul
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45'+2 Atletico Paranaense Card · Yellow CardJulimar
Foul
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54' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1Off: Japa · On: Wanderson
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56' Atletico Paranaense Card · Yellow CardArthur Dias
Foul
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58' Cruzeiro Goal · Normal GoalN. Villarreal · Assist: Kaiki
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62' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 1Off: Camilo Portilla · On: Jádson
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62' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 2Off: Julimar · On: Chiqueti
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76' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 3Off: Dudu Kogitzki · On: Joao Cruz
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78' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Mendoza · On: Bruninho
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78' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Villarreal · On: Chico
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78' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3Off: Christian · On: Rhuan Gabriel
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85' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow CardLucas Silva
Foul
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88' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 4Off: Lucas Silva · On: Murilo Rhikman
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89' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 5Off: William · On: Kaua Moraes
Match Stats
| Stat | Atletico Paranaense | Cruzeiro |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 26 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 85% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 11 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 392 | 410 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| xG | 1.20 | 1.23 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 322 | 349 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Atletico Paranaense's early goals from S. Mendoza and K. Viveros set the pace and tone for the game, putting Cruzeiro under immediate pressure
- ▸ Cruzeiro's goal from N. Villarreal at the 58th minute injected life into the game, but Atletico Paranaense's defensive resilience and substitutions ensured they held on to their lead