Cruzeiro 2-1 RB Bragantino
Updated
Cruzeiro won: Cruzeiro 2-1 RB Bragantino in the Brasileirão Série A (Round 11) on Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Cruzeiro goals: Néiser Villarreal 18', Christian 49'. RB Bragantino goals: José Hurtado 6'. Expected goals: 2.03-0.53. Possession: 49-51. Player of the match: Néiser Villarreal (8).
Match report
Cruzeiro beat RB Bragantino 2-1
Cruzeiro came from behind to beat RB Bragantino 2-1 at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto on Sunday 12 April in Brasileirão Série A.
José Hurtado put RB Bragantino ahead on 6' (0-1), Néiser Villarreal levelled for Cruzeiro on 18' (1-1) and Christian restored Cruzeiro's lead on 49' (2-1).
Cruzeiro had 49% of the ball, shots were 16-16 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.03-0.53. Cruzeiro were the better side on chances, too.
Néiser Villarreal (Cruzeiro) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 38,674. Referee: Ramon Abatti.
Match stats
| Cruzeiro | RB Bragantino | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 49 | 51 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.03 | 0.53 |
| Total shots | 16 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 20 |
| Big chances | 6 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 263 (79%) | 264 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Total shots | 16 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 10 |
Lineups
Cruzeiro (4-2-3-1): Matheus Cunha, Fágner, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Kaiki, Lucas Silva, Gérson, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Pereira, Christian, Néiser Villarreal
RB Bragantino (4-2-3-1): Tiago Volpi, José Hurtado, Alix, Gustavo Marques, Juninho Capixaba, Gabriel, Matheus Fernandes, Ignacio Sosa, Lucas Barbosa, Vinicinho, Isidro Pitta
Key events
- 6' · Goal · José Hurtado (RB Bragantino)
- 18' · Goal · Néiser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)
- 49' · Goal · Christian (Cruzeiro)
- 59' · Yellow card · Ignacio Sosa (RB Bragantino)
- 63' · Substitution · Ryan Augusto for Ignacio Sosa (RB Bragantino)
- 69' · Substitution · Matheus Henrique for Lucas Silva (Cruzeiro)
- 69' · Substitution · Wanderson for Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)
- 74' · Substitution · Gustavinho for Matheus Fernandes (RB Bragantino)
- 76' · Substitution · Kauã Moraes for Fágner (Cruzeiro)
- 82' · Yellow card · Gustavo Marques (RB Bragantino)
- 84' · Substitution · Bruno Rodrigues for Néiser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)
- 84' · Substitution · Lucas Villalba for Jonathan Jesus (Cruzeiro)
- 84' · Substitution · Ramires for Gabriel (RB Bragantino)
- 84' · Substitution · Jhuan Nunes for José Hurtado (RB Bragantino)
- 84' · Substitution · Rodriguinho for Vinicinho (RB Bragantino)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 2023: Cruzeiro 4, draws 2, RB Bragantino 2.
Questions
Who won Cruzeiro vs RB Bragantino?
Cruzeiro won, 2-1 (Brasileirão Série A) on Sun, 12 Apr 2026.
When and where is Cruzeiro vs RB Bragantino?
Sun, 12 Apr 2026, 21:30 UTC at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasileirão Série A.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and RB Bragantino?
In 8 league meetings since 2023: Cruzeiro 4 wins, 2 draws, RB Bragantino 2 wins (goals 12-9).