Jardim hails Cruzeiro’s derby win, reveals he achieved a personal goal | OneFootball

After defeating Atlético-MG by 2 to 0 this Thursday, Cruzeiro secured a spot in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. Coach Leonardo Jardim celebrated the victory in the classic, revealed a personal goal, but pointed out that they have "not won anything" yet.

"I had this (winning the classic) as a personal goal. Achieving a victory at Mineirão against our rival. I am very happy to be able to give this victory to all Cruzeiro fans, with the help of the entire group," said the Portuguese coach in a press conference after the match.

The work is not over

Leonardo Jardim also emphasized that nothing is concluded. The coach valued the victory but stressed that Cruzeiro has "only" qualified.

"We haven't won anything. We just qualified the team. But I achieved a goal that was more personal, to see the fans extremely happy," he added.

Change in the schedule

The Cruzeiro coach also commented on the changes in the schedule proposed by the CBF. As a result, the semifinals and the final of the Copa do Brasil will be played in December.

"I believe the Federation (CBF) took advantage of the elimination of Palmeiras, Botafogo (São Paulo), and Flamengo from the Cup and reorganized the schedule. I don't have to think if it's positive or negative, it is what it is," he concluded.

Cruzeiro's phase

Qualified in the Copa do Brasil, Cruzeiro will face Corinthians in the semifinal, with the date and venue for the return match yet to be determined.

In the Brasileirão, the celestial team remains alive in the fight for the title. Currently, it occupies the second position, with 44 points, three less than the leader Flamengo.

Cruzeiro returns to the field this Monday, at 8 PM (Brasília time), when they visit Bahia at Fonte Nova, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.

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