Cruzeiro 1-2 Ceara
Updated
Ceara won: Cruzeiro 1-2 Ceara in the Brasileirão Série A (Round 17) on Sun, 27 Jul 2025 at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Cruzeiro goals: Kaio Jorge 4'. Ceara goals: Antonio Galeano 39', Antonio Galeano 60'. Expected goals: 1.35-0.69. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: Antonio Galeano (8.8).
Match report
Ceara beat Cruzeiro 2-1
Ceara came from behind to beat Cruzeiro 2-1 away from home at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto on Sunday 27 July in Brasileirão Série A.
Kaio Jorge put Cruzeiro ahead on 4' (1-0), Antonio Galeano levelled for Ceara on 39' (1-1) and added another on 60' (1-2).
Cruzeiro had 64% of the ball, shots were 16-9 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.35-0.69. Cruzeiro created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Antonio Galeano (Ceara) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 52,802. Referee: Raphael Claus.
Match stats
| Cruzeiro | Ceara | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.35 | 0.69 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 7 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 433 (85%) | 228 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 10 | 3 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 5 |
Lineups
Cruzeiro (4-2-3-1): Cassio, Fagner, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Daniel Romero, Lucas Silva, Carlos Eduardo, Matheus Pereira, Wanderson, Kaio Jorge
Ceara (4-2-3-1): Bruno, Fabiano Silva, Marcos Victor, Willian Machado, Matheus Bahia, Lourenco, Dieguinho, Antonio Galeano, Richardson, Pedro Henrique, Pedro Raul
Key events
- 4' · Goal · Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
- 39' · Goal · Antonio Galeano (Ceara)
- 44' · Yellow card · Pedro Henrique (Ceara)
- 46' · Substitution · Marquinhos for Wanderson (Cruzeiro)
- 56' · Substitution · Fernandinho for Pedro Henrique (Ceara)
- 57' · Substitution · Gabriel Barbosa for Carlos Eduardo (Cruzeiro)
- 60' · Goal · Antonio Galeano (Ceara)
- 73' · Substitution · Yannick Bolasie for Kaiki (Cruzeiro)
- 76' · Substitution · Fernando Sobral for Lourenco (Ceara)
- 83' · Substitution · Lucas Mugni for Dieguinho (Ceara)
- 83' · Substitution · Rafael Ramos for Antonio Galeano (Ceara)
- 83' · Substitution · Matheus Henrique for Lucas Silva (Cruzeiro)
- 84' · Substitution · Lucas Lima for Richardson (Ceara)
- 87' · Yellow card · Aylon (Ceara)
All-time head-to-head
6 league meetings since 2018: Cruzeiro 2, draws 2, Ceara 2.
Questions
Who won Cruzeiro vs Ceara?
Ceara won, 1-2 (Brasileirão Série A) on Sun, 27 Jul 2025.
When and where is Cruzeiro vs Ceara?
Sun, 27 Jul 2025, 19:00 UTC at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasileirão Série A.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and Ceara?
In 6 league meetings since 2018: Cruzeiro 2 wins, 2 draws, Ceara 2 wins (goals 4-5).