👀 Cruzeiro’s defence conceding over a goal per game on average

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·7 February 2026

👀 Cruzeiro’s defence conceding over a goal per game on average

Cruzeiro’s defensive sector is experiencing a period of instability under Tite’s command, with an average of more than one goal conceded per match at the start of 2026.

In eight matches played, the team has been breached on 12 occasions and managed to finish only two games without conceding a goal.

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Below are the details of the current state of the celestial backline:

Goals Average: The defense has an average of 1.5 goals conceded per game, resulting in a negative goal difference for the season (11 scored versus 12 conceded).
Starting Lineup: Fabrício Bruno has established himself as an undisputed starter, having only missed games when the team was rotated in the state championship.
Partners: Jonathan Jesus was the most frequent partner, playing in seven matches until suffering an injury against Botafogo. João Marcelo has been the main option coming off the bench, also with seven appearances this season.
Villalba’s Absence: A starter alongside Fabrício Bruno in 2025, Lucas Villalba has yet to play in 2026 due to injury, although he has already returned to the bench and was available against Coritiba.

Pressure on Tite

Coach Tite is under heavy pressure due to the lack of progress on the field after a month of work.

The scenario includes being at the bottom of the Brazilian Championship after two consecutive defeats and facing the risk of elimination from the Campeonato Mineiro.

The turning point will be the derby against América-MG, this Sunday (02/08), at 6 p.m., at Mineirão.

The match is seen as crucial for the coach’s continuity and for the club’s ambitions in the state championship, facing an opponent that Cruzeiro hasn’t beaten since 2023.

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