Matheus Pereira on Cruzeiro's exit: "It hurts, but it teaches" | OneFootball

In a tone of venting, Matheus Pereira published a text on his social media after Cruzeiro's elimination in the Copa do Brasil semifinal against Corinthians last Sunday.

“I have never hidden that Cruzeiro is my club at heart. I have mentioned in interviews that, sometimes, I have to hold back because I feel like a fan on the field. The tears, the frustration come from that. I really wanted this title as a player of the team and also as a fan. But football is like that. It is not measured only by the dream,” Matheus Pereira posted.

“We played a great game yesterday! We played against a tough team that posed many challenges for us at Mineirão and at their home. We were so close. It hurts, but it teaches. The defeat hurts, the lesson strengthens, and we will continue stronger. It's written in the stars, our time will come. Thank you all, Blue Nation!” the text says.

Time at Cruzeiro

At Cruzeiro since 2023, Matheus has accumulated 125 games for the club. Identified with the celestial fans, the midfielder has scored 19 goals and provided 24 assists. In the current season, he played 51 matches, scored seven goals, and made nine assists.

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