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

Corinthians now faces new concerns ahead. They must face Rosario Central next and need to move on fast from this home loss. Cruzeiro collected all three points in the match with their secondary lineup. Corinthians must now focus on their upcoming match.