Cruzeiro vs Athletico Paranaense Highlights - September 06, 2026

Cruzeiro beat Athletico Paranaense 3-1 in Brasileirao on September 06, 2026. The match was played at Estadio Mineirão.

Matheus Pereira (30'), Lucas Romero (71'), Kaio Jorge (82') scored for Cruzeiro. João Cruz (45'+1') scored for Athletico Paranaense.

Cruzeiro went into the game in position 6, on 39 points. They had won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 in their previous five.

At kick-off Athletico Paranaense stood in position 3 with 45 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats.

Matheus Henrique could not find the target for Cruzeiro (2'). Shortly afterwards, Gabriel Rojas sent an effort off target for Cruzeiro (5').

Gerson shot wide for Cruzeiro on 7 minutes. Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Gilberto’s effort (11').

Gerson picked out Matheus Pereira, who scored for Cruzeiro (30'). Soon after, Keny Arroyo tested the goalkeeper for Cruzeiro (32').

Gabriel Rojas was booked for Cruzeiro (33'). João Cruz put one away for Athletico Paranaense (45'+1').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Luiz Gustavo’s effort (45'+8').

After the break, Kevin Viveros saw a shot blocked (47'). Kaio Jorge could not find the target for Cruzeiro (60').

Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Juan Felipe Aguirre of Athletico Paranaense on 62 minutes.

Matheus Henrique tested the goalkeeper for Cruzeiro (63'). Moments later, Keny Arroyo sent an effort off target for Cruzeiro (63').

Fabrício Bruno was booked for Cruzeiro (64'). Soon after, Kevin Viveros forced a save for Athletico Paranaense on 67 minutes.

Lucas Romero scored for Cruzeiro on 71 minutes after a pass from Matheus Pereira.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Kevin Viveros’s effort (75').

Kaio Jorge converted a penalty for Cruzeiro (82'). Luiz Gustavo tested the goalkeeper for Athletico Paranaense (90'+1').

Substitutions: Cruzeiro 5, Athletico Paranaense 5.

Cruzeiro controlled 61.1% of possession. Cruzeiro had 19 shots with 6 on target, while Athletico Paranaense had 17 and 7.

Goalkeeper saves: Cruzeiro 6, Athletico Paranaense 3. Corners: Cruzeiro 7, Athletico Paranaense 2.

Cruzeiro completed the most passes, 590 in total at 87.3% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.