Cruzeiro defeated Fortaleza 1-0, on Saturday night (18) at the Mineirão stadium, to stay on top of the Brazilian Championship. With the three points won at home, Raposa reached 56, remaining just two behind vice-leader Flamengo, who will face leaders Palmeiras (who have 61 points) next Sunday (19) at the Maracanã stadium.
🕘 Game over and 𝙑𝙄𝙏𝙊́𝙍𝙄𝘼 𝘿𝙊 𝘾𝙍𝙐𝙕𝙀𝙄𝙍𝙊!!!!!
IN MINEIRÃO, CABULOSO DEFEATED FORTALEZA, 1-0, AND ADDED THREE MORE IMPORTANT POINTS IN THE BRAZILIAN!!!!
⚽️ CHRISTIAN SCORED THE CELESTE GOAL!
🔷 #CRUxFOR | 1-0 | #GreatChampion pic.twitter.com/VPsEreqElp
— Cruzeiro 🦊 (@Cruzeiro) October 19, 2025
The victory of the team led by Portuguese coach Leonardo Jardim was guaranteed thanks to Christian’s eye for goal. Striker Arroyo made a great move on the left wing and crossed to the middle of the area, where the midfielder had the freedom to dominate, finish and beat goalkeeper Brenno.
Timon triumphs
Earlier, in the match that opened the 29th round of the competition, Corinthians beat Atlético-MG by a score of 1-0 in Itaquera. The only goal of the match came 4 minutes into the final stage, when midfielder Maycon hit a shot from midfield to score a beautiful goal.
FIIIIIIIIM OF GAME AT NEO QUÍMICA ARENA!!!!! TIMON’S VICTORY IN THE BRASILEIRÃO!!!! 🦅
Corinthians 1 🆚 0 Atlético-MG
⚽ Maycon#VaiCorinthians pic.twitter.com/27r9bj7CAi
— Corinthians (@Corinthians) October 18, 2025
The result left Timão in 12th place in the standings with 36 points won. Galo remains with 33 points, in 14th place, after the setback.
