Cruzeiro ends Athletico challenge with three goals at home

Cruzeiro went ahead in the 30th minute when M. Pereira finished after Gerson provided the assist. G. Rojas picked up a yellow card for Cruzeiro shortly after. The home side took a 1-0 lead into the break, but Athletico pulled one back early in the second half when J. Cruz equalised at the 45-minute mark.

Cruzeiro restored their advantage in the 71st minute through L. Romero with M. Pereira providing the assist. K. Jorge sealed the win from the penalty spot in the 82nd minute, leaving Athletico with no way back. The match finished Cruzeiro 3-1 Athletico after six minutes of stoppage time.