“Out of the drop zone for good”: Christian hails Cruzeiro after Grêmio win | OneFootball

Cruzeiro confirmed their good form in the Brazilian Championship by beating Grêmio 2-0 at Mineirão, with Christian emerging as one of the main figures of the night. The scorer of the game’s first goal, the midfielder once again proved decisive and reinforced the team’s positive run since Artur Jorge arrived.

Speaking as he left the pitch in an interview with CazéTV, Christian highlighted the collective performance and praised the team’s attitude throughout the 90 minutes.

“Our team played a great match, created a lot of chances, and we managed to kill off the game. I’m very happy with my current form, and we hope not to return to the relegation zone anymore and to climb further up the table.”

The No. 88 was also emphatic when looking ahead to Cruzeiro’s run in the competition and stressed the team’s change in attitude in recent rounds.

“We got out of the relegation zone never to go back. We have to move up the table as quickly as possible; Cruzeiro is massive. The coach always asks for intensity. What changed was our focus on the pitch; we’ve been behaving well. Even with this run of matches, the team managed to perform well, barely felt the fatigue, and we played a great game to come away with the win.”

On the pitch, that message was reflected in the performance. Cruzeiro were dominant, created the best chances, and built the result naturally, especially in the second half. Christian opened the scoring early on by turning inside the box and finishing accurately, while Lucas Romero doubled the lead shortly afterward with a shot from outside the area, giving the team peace of mind.

The midfielder’s form goes beyond isolated moments of prominence. With the goal, Christian reached five in the Brazilian Championship and remained Cruzeiro’s top scorer in the competition. In addition, he matched the most prolific season of his career, reaching seven goals for the year, a clear sign of the midfielder’s attacking evolution under the new coaching staff.

The player’s rise has mirrored the team’s collective improvement. In six matches under Artur Jorge, Cruzeiro have recorded four wins and two defeats, numbers that have lifted them out of the relegation zone and point to a steady recovery in the standings.

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