📹 Kaio Jorge stars as Cruzeiro thrash Corinthians, stay in G-4 | OneFootball

The weekend ends in an extremely delightful way for Cruzeiro fans.

After all, after watching their biggest rival finish as runner-up in the Copa Sudamericana last Saturday (22), the Foxes defeated Corinthians 3-0 at Mineirão, in the 35th round of the Brasileirão, this Sunday (23).

The match was a true cruise for Cruzeiro, both in the score and in performance.

And the big highlight was Kaio Jorge, with two goals and an assist.

Still in the first half, the striker picked up the rebound inside the box and opened the scoring. 

After the break, the Foxes didn’t take long to extend the lead, again with KJ—finishing off a low cross from the left.

Kaio Jorge’s night was complete when he assisted Arroyo, who blasted the ball home to seal the score.

At the end of the match, Sinisterra even found the net for the black-and-whites, but the goal was disallowed by the referee.

🚦 What’s next

With the win after two consecutive draws, Cruzeiro reached 68 points and remained comfortably in third place.

In practice, the Foxes are no longer at risk of dropping out of the G-4, since Botafogo—the fifth-placed team—has 58 points and could only reach 67 points by the end of the championship.

That way, the Cabuloso secures a spot in the group stage of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores.

Corinthians, on the other hand, remain with 45 points in tenth place, with no more chances of even reaching the preliminary rounds of the Libertadores.

Cruzeiro will be back on the pitch next Saturday (29), when they visit Ceará at Arena Castelão, for the 36th round of the Brasileirão.

Meanwhile, Timão will host Botafogo at Neo Química Arena on Sunday (30).

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