In the match that closed the 37th, and penultimate, round of Series A of the Brazilian Championship, Cruzeiro and Botafogo drew 2-2, on Thursday night (4) at the Mineirão stadium.
🕘 Game over.
⚽ Christian and Matheus Pereira scored for Cruzeiro.
🔷 #CRUxBOT | 2-2 | #GreatChampion pic.twitter.com/taTLfLfqTc
— Cruzeiro 🦊 (@Cruzeiro) December 5, 2025
With the point won away from home, Alvinegro de General Severiano reached 60, now in 7th place. The objective of Davide Ancelotti’s team is to finish the competition in 5th place, which guarantees a direct place in the next edition of the Copa Libertadores. Raposa, which has 70 points, closes the Brazilian Championship in 3rd place.
Playing at home, the team led by Portuguese coach Léo Jardim took a 2-0 lead, thanks to goals from midfielder Christian, 14 minutes into the first half, and midfielder Matheus Pereira, four goals from the final half.
However, even at a disadvantage on the scoreboard, Botafogo did not give up and managed to equalize the score in the end. First, Alvinegro scored with Marçal, in the 12th minute. At 49, on a penalty kick, full-back Alex Telles gave the scorer final numbers.
