Seven years ago: Cruzeiro’s only win at Allianz Parque, remember | OneFootball

Cruzeiro returns to Allianz Parque in São Paulo to face Palmeiras this Sunday (26th) at 8:30 p.m., for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. Since the opening of Palmeiras' arena in 2014, the celestial team has played eight matches at the venue, with four Palmeiras victories, three draws, and only one Cruzeiro win. In total, there have been 12 goals scored by the home team and eight by the visitors.

The night of Cruzeiro's only triumph

Cruzeiro's only victory at Allianz Parque took place on September 12, 2018, in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. On that occasion, the Minas Gerais team defeated Palmeiras 1-0, with a goal by Hernán Barcos, gaining an important advantage in the clash for a spot in the final.

Just five minutes into the game, Robinho advanced down the right, exchanged passes with Thiago Neves, and crossed low to Barcos, who controlled the ball and finished precisely past Weverton, opening the scoring for the Minas Gerais team.

The result gave Cruzeiro a significant advantage for the return leg at Mineirão, which ended 1-1. With an aggregate score of 2-1, the celestial team advanced to the final and overcame Corinthians, winning their sixth Copa do Brasil title—their second in a row.

Since then, Allianz Parque has once again become a difficult venue for Cruzeiro, who lost the next three matches at the stadium (2019, 2023, and 2024), all in the Brazilian Championship. This Sunday’s match, therefore, represents an opportunity to end a negative streak and rediscover the path to victory at the stadium.

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