Match report

Cruzeiro Hold Off Corinthians for a 1-1 Draw in Serie A

Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
1–1
FT
Corinthians
Corinthians
Feb 25, 2026

Cruzeiro held off a spirited comeback from Corinthians to secure a 1-1 draw in their Serie A clash. Matheus Pereira put Cruzeiro ahead early on, but Joao Pedro's late equalizer ensured both teams left with a point each.

Key Facts

  • • Matheus Pereira scored the opening goal for Cruzeiro in the 9th minute.
  • • João Pedro equalized for Corinthians in the 82nd minute.
  • • William of Cruzeiro was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in the 80th minute.
  • • Corinthians had multiple substitutions, including Raniele and Andre being replaced by Breno Bidon and Dieguinho respectively.

Lineups

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Cássio (G)
  • 12 William (D)
  • 15 Fabrício Bruno (D)
  • 25 Lucas Villalba (D)
  • 6 Kaiki (D)
  • 29 Lucas Romero (M)
  • 16 Lucas Silva (M)
  • 88 Christian (M)
  • 10 Matheus Pereira (M)
  • 11 Gerson (M)
  • 19 Kaio Jorge (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 Keny Arroyo
  • 81 Otávio Costa
  • 33 Janderson
  • 43 João Marcelo
  • 23 Fagner
  • 36 Kauã Prates
  • 8 Matheus Henrique
  • 5 Walace
  • 77 Japa
  • 94 Wanderson
  • 22 Néiser Villarreal
  • 20 Bruno Rodrigues

Corinthians

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Hugo Souza (G)
  • 20 Pedro Milans (D)
  • 5 André Ramalho (D)
  • 4 João Pedro Tchoca (D)
  • 26 Fabrizio Angileri (D)
  • 19 André Carrillo (M)
  • 14 Raniele (M)
  • 7 Breno Bidon (M)
  • 35 Charles (M)
  • 11 Vitinho (M)
  • 18 Pedro Raul (F)

Substitutes

  • 61 Dieguinho
  • 49 André Luiz
  • 8 Rodrigo Garro
  • 29 Allan
  • 51 Kauê
  • 13 Gustavo Henrique
  • 3 Gabriel Paulista
  • 2 Matheuzinho
  • 21 Matheus Bidu
  • 56 Gui Negão
  • 10 Memphis Depay
  • 31 Kayke Ferrari

Timeline

  1. Cruzeiro
    6' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    William

    Diving

  2. Cruzeiro
    9' Cruzeiro Goal · Normal Goal
    Matheus Pereira
  3. Corinthians
    39' Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  4. Cruzeiro
    40' Cruzeiro Var · Goal Disallowed - offside
    Kaio Jorge
  5. Corinthians
    46' Corinthians subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Breno Bidon · On: Dieguinho
  6. Corinthians
    46' Corinthians subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Raniele · On: Andre
  7. Cruzeiro
    60' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Christian · On: K. Arroyo
  8. Corinthians
    67' Corinthians subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Charles · On: R. Garro
  9. Corinthians
    67' Corinthians subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vitinho · On: Allan
  10. Cruzeiro
    72' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    L. Romero

    Delay of game

  11. Corinthians
    75' Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Andre

    Tripping

  12. Corinthians
    78' Corinthians subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Pedro Raul · On: M. Depay
  13. Cruzeiro
    79' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kaio Jorge · On: Bruno Rodrigues
  14. Cruzeiro
    79' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Romero · On: Matheus Henrique
  15. Cruzeiro
    80' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    William
  16. Cruzeiro
    80' Cruzeiro Card · Red Card
    William
  17. Corinthians
    82' Corinthians Goal · Normal Goal
    João Pedro · Assist: R. Garro
  18. Corinthians
    87' Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  19. Corinthians
    90'+8 Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    André Carrillo

Match Stats

Stat Cruzeiro Corinthians
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy 82% 81%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 10 4
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 347 373
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 0.67 0.22
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 283 303
Shots Inside Box 4 2
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal from Matheus Pereira gave Cruzeiro the lead but also put pressure on them to hold off Corinthians.
  • ▸ Cruzeiro's red card for William in the 80th minute shifted momentum towards Corinthians, who capitalized with an equalizer by Joao Pedro.