Cruzeiro catch up to Flamengo in race for best defence in 2025 | OneFootball

Cruzeiro has reduced the gap with Flamengo in the race for the best defense in the Brasileirão 2025. In the last five games, the team from Minas Gerais has improved its defense even further, conceding only two goals, while the Carioca Rubro-negro conceded five during the same period.

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In the overall championship standings, Flamengo remains ahead with 18 goals conceded, but Cruzeiro is now right behind, with 22. Palmeiras, the leader of the standings, is third on the list, with 26.

Cruzeiro's good performance in recent games is largely due to Cássio. In the recent matches against Palmeiras, Vitória, and Grêmio, the experienced goalkeeper made 16 saves and was among the team's top highlights.

In the next round of the Brasileirão, both teams play at home: Flamengo hosts Santos, while Cruzeiro faces Fluminense.

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