Player ratings: Thaciano the unlikely hero as Santos claim victory | OneFootball

Santos defeated Cruzeiro 3-0 this Sunday at Vila Belmiro, in the 38th round of the Brazilian Championship. The standout of the match was Thaciano, a surprise in Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s lineup.

Deployed as a false 9, the attacking midfielder scored two goals in two minutes and paved the way for the victory. In addition to finding the net, he recorded five shots (three on target), nine accurate passes, four ground duels won, and three fouls suffered, according to Sofascore data.

Guilherme also stood out. The forward contributed two assists, both from corner kicks. He also racked up two big chances created, eight key passes (game leader), three accurate crosses (game leader), seven duels won (game leader), and three tackles (game leader).

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Santos – Cruzeiro Live Score

Standings Situation

The Alvinegro Praiano finished the 2025 Brasileirão in 12th place, with 47 points. The team, which entered the final round still at risk of relegation, secured a spot in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana.

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