Heads held high: Lucas Silva backs Cruzeiro to bounce back

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·11 December 2025

Heads held high: Lucas Silva backs Cruzeiro to bounce back

Cruzeiro left Mineirão defeated 1-0 by Corinthians on Wednesday, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal. Despite the setback, captain Lucas Silva assessed that the match was balanced and expressed confidence in the possibility of overturning the disadvantage in the return match in São Paulo.

Leonardo Jardim's team faced difficulties in building plays during the first half, when Corinthians took advantage of a defensive gap and opened the scoring with Memphis Depay.

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In the second half, Cruzeiro managed to control the actions more, maintained greater ball possession, and advanced more frequently into the attack, but failed to turn the offensive volume into clear opportunities.

After the final whistle, Lucas Silva spoke to Sportv and highlighted the balance of the match and the team's attitude despite the defeat.

“I think it was a very balanced game and, in great moments of the game, especially in the second half, we controlled more, had more ball possession, and reached the opponent's attack more,” the midfielder told Sportv. “We had a lapse in the first half, where they managed to score. After that, it was a very balanced game, but we keep our heads calm, leave here with our heads held high to go there and play a great game.”

With the result, Cruzeiro will need to win by two goals at Neo Química Arena to advance directly to the Copa do Brasil final. If they win by one goal, the decision will go to penalties. Corinthians play for a draw.

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