Cruzeiro defeated Corinthians 2-1 on the road in round twenty-third of the 2026 Serie A season. Corinthians lost at home, struggling with squad limits. Cruzeiro claimed the win using backup players and took three points in the standings.

Corinthians now has new worries ahead. They must play Rosario Central next and have to recover fast from this home setback. Cruzeiro collected all three points in the game with their secondary lineup. Corinthians has to now focus on their next match.