Match report

Cruzeiro and Santos Draw 0-0 in Serie A Clash

Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
0–0
FT
Santos
Santos
Mar 22, 2026

Cruzeiro and Santos faced off in a defensive duel that ended in a 0-0 draw in Serie A. Both teams had their chances, but neither could convert them into goals. Cruzeiro struggled to break through Santos' organized defense, while Santos also found Cruzeiro's backline too solid to penetrate. With several yellow cards and multiple substitutions, the match was marked by intense physicality and tactical battles.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Cruzeiro 0–0 Santos
  • • Cruzeiro had 12 yellow cards and 3 substitutions
  • • Santos received 5 yellow cards and made 4 substitutions
  • • Key players: Gabriel Menino (Santos), William (Cruzeiro)
  • • Cruzeiro's substitutions included K. Arroyo and N. Villarreal
  • • Santos' late substitutions were C. Oliva and B. Rollheiser

Lineups

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)
  • 8 Matheus Henrique (M)
  • 11 Gerson (M)
  • 88 Christian (M)
  • 10 Matheus Pereira (M)
  • 99 K. Arroyo (M)
  • 22 N. Villarreal (F)

Substitutes

  • 81 Otavio Costa
  • 23 Fagner
  • 94 Wanderson
  • 9 Bruno Rodrigues
  • 2 Kaua Moraes
  • 16 Lucas Silva
  • 29 L. Romero
  • 43 Joao Marcelo
  • 77 Japa
  • 34 Jonathan Jesus
  • 70 Kenji
  • 36 Kaua Prates

Santos

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 77 Gabriel Brazao (G)
  • 18 Igor Vinicius (D)
  • 4 Lucas Verissimo (D)
  • 14 Luan Peres (D)
  • 31 G. Escobar (D)
  • 25 Gabriel Menino (M)
  • 28 C. Oliva (M)
  • 48 Gustavo Henrique (M)
  • 21 Moises (M)
  • 22 A. Barreal (F)
  • 11 Rony (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Diogenes
  • 8 T. Rincon
  • 15 Willian Arao
  • 2 Ze Ivaldo
  • 32 B. Rollheiser
  • 49 Gabriel Bontempo
  • 38 Rafael Gonzaga
  • 26 Joao Ananias
  • 5 Joao Schmidt
  • 16 Thaciano
  • 98 A. Frias
  • 7 J. Robinho

Timeline

  1. Santos
    ?' Santos Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Menino

    Argument

  2. Santos
    6' Santos Card · Yellow Card
    A. Barreal

    Foul

  3. Cruzeiro
    12' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    William

    Foul

  4. Santos
    45'+3 Santos Card · Yellow Card
    Gustavo Henrique

    Foul

  5. Santos
    46' Santos subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Moises · On: Thaciano
  6. Cruzeiro
    70' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Arroyo · On: Wanderson
  7. Cruzeiro
    70' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Villarreal · On: Bruno Rodrigues
  8. Santos
    81' Santos subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Oliva · On: T. Rincón
  9. Cruzeiro
    83' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Matheus Pereira

    Foul

  10. Santos
    84' Santos Card · Yellow Card
    T. Rincón

    Foul

  11. Santos
    85' Santos subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gabriel Menino · On: B. Rollheiser
  12. Santos
    85' Santos subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gustavo Henrique · On: João Schmidt
  13. Cruzeiro
    86' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Christian · On: Kenji
  14. Cruzeiro
    90'+4 Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matheus Henrique · On: Lucas Silva

Match Stats

Stat Cruzeiro Santos
Fouls 18 16
Pass Accuracy 83% 76%
Offsides 5 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 5
Corners 6 0
Total Passes 478 320
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 3 1
xG 1.11 0.12
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 398 242
Shots Inside Box 5 1
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow cards for Gabriel Menino and A. Barreal of Santos at the 0th and 6th minutes, respectively, set a physical tone for the match
  • ▸ Cruzeiro's substitution of K. Arroyo and N. Villarreal in the 70th minute aimed to rejuvenate their attack, but Santos' defense remained solid
  • ▸ Santos' late substitutions, particularly bringing on C. Oliva and B. Rollheiser in the 84th minute, showed their intent to maintain control and prevent Cruzeiro from finding a late winner