Cruzeiro Triumphs Over Chapecoense to Climb Into Top 10 in Brasileirão
Cruzeiro’s 2-1 victory over Chapecoense at Mineirão boosts them to ninth place in the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro standings, while Chapecoense remains in last.
- • Cruzeiro defeated Chapecoense 2-1 at Mineirão in the 17th round of the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro.
- • Kaio Jorge scored a first-half penalty and Sinisterra added a second goal for Cruzeiro.
- • Chapecoense scored late through João Paulo but remained bottom of the table with 9 points.
- • Corinthians beat Atlético-MG 1-0 with a late goal from Zakaria Labyad, improving to 15th place.
- • Memphis Depay returned for Corinthians after a two-month injury absence.
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Cruzeiro secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Chapecoense at Mineirão during the 17th round of the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro, boosting them to ninth place in the league standings with 23 points. The match saw Kaio Jorge open the scoring for Cruzeiro from a penalty after Matheus Pereira was fouled in the box. In the second half, Edwin Cardona Sinisterra extended the lead, before Chapecoense’s João Paulo scored a late goal from a corner kick. Despite Chapecoense’s efforts to equalize, a potential equalizer was disallowed due to offside, allowing Cruzeiro to hold on for their third consecutive match without defeat. Meanwhile, Chapecoense remains at the bottom of the table with only 9 points.
Elsewhere in the 17th round, Corinthians defeated Atlético-MG 1-0 at the Neo Química Arena in Itaquera through a last-minute goal from Zakaria Labyad. This win lifted Corinthians to 15th place with 21 points, three points clear of the relegation zone. Notably, the match marked the return of Memphis Depay to the Corinthians squad after a two-month injury hiatus.
Cruzeiro’s win signals their push for a higher finish this season, while Chapecoense continues to struggle near the bottom. The competitive nature of the league remains evident as teams battle to climb the standings and avoid relegation.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
