Cruzeiro lose to Universidad Católica in stoppage time | OneFootball

On Wednesday night, Cruzeiro lost 2-1 to Universidad Católica of Chile at Mineirão in the second round of the Copa Libertadores. The Minas Gerais side’s goal was scored by Matheus Pereira, while Justo Giani and Jimmy Martínez found the net for the Chileans.

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Standings situation

With the result, Cruzeiro have three points and sit in third place in Group D. The Chilean side, with the same number of points, are in second place, behind Boca Juniors.

📋 Match summary

🔵⚪ CRUZEIRO 1 x 2 UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA ⚪🔵

🏆 Competition: Copa Libertadores – Matchday 2 (Group D) 🏟️ Venue: Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte (MG) 📅 Date: April 15, 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: 7 p.m. (Brasília time)

Goals

⚽Justo Giani, 29’ 1st half (Universidad Católica)

⚽Matheus Pereira, 15’ 2nd half (Cruzeiro)

⚽Jimmy Martínez, 49’ 2nd half (Universidad Católica)

How the match unfolded

Universidad opened the scoring in the 29th minute. From a powerful corner by Zuqui to the penalty spot, Justo Giani rose above the Cruzeiro defense and headed firmly into the net. In the 15th minute of the second half, Kaiki Bruno tried to control the ball and was brought down in the box by Montes. From the spot, Matheus Pereira struck across goal and leveled the score.

In the 25th minute, Neyser Villarreal received a cross in the box and headed against goalkeeper Vicente Bernedo’s post, nearly scoring Cruzeiro’s second. In the 49th minute, Valencia sent the ball into the area and found Jimmy Martínez, who dived to head it through Matheus Cunha’s legs.

Upcoming matches

Cruzeiro

⚔️ Match: Cruzeiro x Grêmio 🏆 Competition: Brasileirão Série A – Matchday 12 📅 Date: April 18, 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) 🏟️ Venue: Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte (MG)

Universidad Católica

⚔️ Match: Universidad Católica x Unión La Calera 🏆 Competition: Chilean Championship – Matchday 10 📅 Date: April 20, 2026 (Monday) ⏰ Time: 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) 🏟️ Venue: Claro Arena, in Santiago (CHI)

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