Red Bull Bragantino Ends Losing Streak with 4-2 Win Over Cruzeiro in Brasileirão

Red Bull Bragantino secured a vital 4-2 victory against Cruzeiro on October 12, ending a six-match winless run in the 30th round of the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro. The match, played at Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques, featured an explosive first half with four goals, setting the tone for Bragantino’s comeback in the league standings.

Bragantino opened the scoring early at the 12-minute mark with Lucas Barbosa’s goal from a corner delivered by Wallace Yan. Just eight minutes later, Cruzeiro’s Kaio Jorge inadvertently deflected another corner into his own net, increasing Bragantino’s lead to 2-0. Eric Ramires further extended the home side’s advantage at the 30th minute by capitalizing on a defensive mistake.

Cruzeiro fought back late in the first half, with Zé Lucas scoring after an assist from Matheus Pereira. The second half saw fewer goals but saw Matheus Henrique score for Cruzeiro in the 43rd minute, narrowing the deficit to 4-2. Shortly after, Herrera restored Bragantino’s two-goal cushion, securing the win.

This crucial win moved Red Bull Bragantino to ninth place with 40 points, distancing them from the relegation zone, while Cruzeiro dropped to sixth place with 48 points, just behind Bahia in the race for a Libertadores qualification spot. Following this matchday, Bragantino prepares to face Remo, and Cruzeiro will take on Grêmio.

The victory marked a turning point for Bragantino, who had been struggling without wins in their previous six games. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro’s slip-up puts additional pressure on their hopes to secure a Copa Libertadores berth.

In other 30th round matches, Coritiba and Botafogo drew 1-1, while Athletico-PR dominated Chapecoense with a 4-1 win, illustrating the competitive battle shaping the final stages of the Brasileirão.

Red Bull Bragantino’s breakthrough win underlines their resilience as they look to solidify their position in the league and avoid relegation threats moving forward.