Vasco v Cruzeiro: line-up changes for São Januário clash | OneFootball

Vasco and Cruzeiro face each other this Saturday at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at São Januário, for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match brings together two teams in positive moments in the competition, each with their well-defined objectives.

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São Januário, Vasco’s stadium — Photo: Matheus Lima / CRVG

Vasco is coming off an important victory over Bahia, which moved the team away from the relegation zone and brought stability to Fernando Diniz’s squad. It’s now six matches without a defeat. The last loss was a month ago, against Corinthians. In 13th place with 27 points, the team is trying to turn this good moment into a streak of results to get closer to the top of the table.

Cruzeiro arrives even more fired up for the duel. In second place with 50 points, the team from Minas Gerais is unbeaten as a visitor for five months, with only two losses in 11 away games in the Brasileirão. They have six consecutive wins and seven matches without losing. If they win in Rio, Raposa will temporarily take the lead in the competition, surpassing Flamengo, who have 51 points and play only on Sunday.

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Vasco’s lineup:

Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, Puma Rodríguez; Hugo Moura, Barros, Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Rayan, and Vegetti.

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