VIDEO: Artur Jorge's Cruzeiro suffers comeback and is eliminated from the Brazil CupPhoto by Franco Monsalvo on Pexels
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VIDEO: Artur Jorge's Cruzeiro suffers comeback and is eliminated from the Brazil Cup

Maisfutebol2 September 2026 at 09:30

Cruzeiro, coached by Artur Jorge, suffered a comeback and was eliminated from the Brazilian Cup. The team failed to advance to the next stage of the competition.

Player Villalba was sent off during the second half of the match, which significantly hindered Cruzeiro's chances of holding onto the result.

The red card opened the way for Atlético Mineiro's reaction, who managed to turn the tide of the match in their favor.

Atlético Mineiro defeated Cruzeiro 2-1, securing their passage in the Brazilian Cup.

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